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Today, I had a "eureka!" sort of moment when I concieved the idea for a game. I nonsensically named the game "Jomundo" and at the time had only a goal and a mechanic in mind: "Align 5 pieces horizontally, diagonally, or vertically. There are 3 different types of pieces, each that behaves differently."

I decided on a wooden (hopefully when finalized) board similar to Mancala, but with small dishes aligned 5 by 5.

I created the three pieces based off the name, a Jo, a Mun, and a Do.
A Jo is agile. It has the ability to jump over an allied or enemy piece adjacent to it, so long as there is a space to land (think checkers, but without removing the piece).

A Mun is strong. It has the ability to move into the space of an enemy adjacent to it, while pushing the enemy and any enemies behind it back 1 space. If this would move the enemy pieces off a side or corner of the board, then the Mun cannot move there (moves like Abalone).

A Do is tricky. He has the ability to enter the already occupied space of an enemy or ally piece (this can create a win). A single dish occupied by two pieces cannot be pushed. A maximum amount of 2 pieces are allowed in a dish this way.

Hopefully, this amount of pieces allows enough versatility to keep in mind all your opponent's moves (I hope I won't be pushed here, or can they get away by jumping, or can they move through my pieces?). As well as what pieces to (secretly) begin the game with (it is your choice, you begin with 8 pieces).