Gonu

For other uses, see Gonu (disambiguation).

Gonu (고누) or kono is a group of Korean traditional boardgames.

Photograph of Gonu gameplay

When playing kono, a person who has a lower number starts, like janggi. The usual way of playing is to surround and detach the opponent's pieces. It is mainly used for children's educational purposes.

Examples

• Five-field kono (오밭고누)
• Umul gonu (우물고누)