Paduk is called a mind sport game or intellectual martial art. Its history stretches back some 3 000 years, and the rules have remained essentially unchanged throughout this very long period. Paduk enjoys great popularity today and interest in the game is growing steadily. Paduk has been described as being like four Chess games going on together on the same board - but it differs from Chess in many ways. The rules of Paduk are very simple and though, it is a challenge to players' analytical skills. It is a game of skill to make more territory than the other player by surrounding it more efficiently, or by attacking the opponent's stones to greater effect. As an intellectual challenge Paduk offers major attractions to anyone who enjoys games of skill.