Jogo da onça

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About this game

Jogo da Onça, also known as Adugo, is a traditional Brazilian board game now available online!

This strategic game features an asymmetrical hunt between a jaguar and a pack of dogs. Considered one of the oldest games in human history, it originates from the Bororo indigenous people in the Mato Grosso region of Brazil.

Passed down from generation to generation, it was even introduced to many Brazilian children at school. “Jogo da Onça” literally means “jaguar game” in Portuguese (onça refers to the jaguar), and the game is also known as Adugo.

This app offers a faithful adaptation of the original rules of this cultural treasure, appealing to nostalgic players as well as curious newcomers.

Original and engaging rules:

The principle of Jogo da Onça is easy to learn while offering deep strategic possibilities.
The traditional board represents a hunting ground: one player takes on the role of a solitary jaguar, while the other controls a pack of 14 dogs.
The jaguar moves first and can capture dogs by jumping over them, similar to checkers.
The dogs, on the other hand, cannot capture the jaguar but must cooperate to surround and block it.

Each side has a distinct objective: the jaguar wins by capturing at least six dogs, while the dogs win by completely immobilizing the jaguar. This asymmetry creates a unique challenge playing as the jaguar requires cunning and boldness, while playing as the dogs demands coordination and foresight.

Features:

* Solo mode against AI: Practice against a computer-controlled opponent. Perfect for learning the game or refining your strategy at your own pace, anytime you want.

* Online multiplayer with friends: Invite friends to play Jaguar game online, even from afar. Create private matches and share a friendly moment rediscovering this traditional board game together.

* Global challenges: Face players from around the world in online matches. Test your tactics, improve your skills, and discover new ways to play.

* Authentic rules: Enjoy the original Adugo rules preserved for an authentic experience. Whether you play as the jaguar or the dogs, the mechanics stay true to the centuries-old tradition.

* Clear interface and traditional board: Experience a user-friendly interface that recreates the classic board. The visuals are inspired by the original layout once drawn on the ground with stones, combining the spirit of the past with the comfort of digital play.

Relive the nostalgia of Brazilian schoolyards while enjoying a modernized mobile experience. Jaguar game (Adugo) bridges tradition and technology, allowing you to rediscover a piece of Brazilian cultural heritage anytime, anywhere. Whether you first learned this game at school or are discovering it today, you’ll be captivated by the unique strategic duel between jaguar and dogs.

Get ready to master the art of tactical hunting and enjoy hours of fun in both solo and multiplayer modes with this faithful mobile adaptation.
Updated on
Sep 18, 2025

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