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Oware

Oware

2 players
20 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

From BoardGameGeek

Oware is one of the most played games in the Mancala Family of pit and pebbles games. It is the National game of Ghana and the word "oware" means "He She Marries". The mythology behind the name is believed by many to be the result of a wedding between a man and a woman and the dowry (represented by fields (pits) and seeds. Basically, you're playing for fruitful paddocks. The game as played in Ghana is a social event and is commonly played on the street. Heckling, banging the fist and mocking are all allowed. The game is also used in education among the Asanti children for the development of maths skills. Most of the oware available in Ghana is hand carved and comes with traditional symbols of the Asanti people carved into the wood. The traditional playing seeds are Bonduc seeds, a bright green seed with a hard shell. Stones and sometimes recycled glass are used. As for the other games in the Mancala Family, the rules differ from country to country; however, for Oware there is an international organization which sets the standard. The basic object of the game is to capture more seeds than your opponent. This is done by landing the last seed you are "sowing" in a pit on the opponent's side which already contains one or two seeds. Other rules allow multiple captures and the avoidance of "stalemates". Online Play Yucata (turn-based)

Oware

Which Oware video should I watch?

Oware has 2 videos from 2 creators: 1 how-to-play guide and 1 other video. They date from 2013 to October 2024.

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Oware: Earth's Oldest Living Board Game0:27

Oware: Earth's Oldest Living Board Game

luciangames

luciangames

Ancient Game Overview - OwareHow to play1:01

Ancient Game Overview - Oware

Little Big Thumbs

Little Big Thumbs

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About Oware

From BoardGameGeek:

Oware is one of the most played games in the Mancala Family of pit and pebbles games. It is the National game of Ghana and the word "oware" means "He She Marries". The mythology behind the name is believed by many to be the result of a wedding between a man and a woman and the dowry (represented by fields (pits) and seeds. Basically, you're playing for fruitful paddocks. The game as played in Ghana is a social event and is commonly played on the street. Heckling, banging the fist and mocking are all allowed. The game is also used in education among the Asanti children for the development of maths skills. Most of the oware available in Ghana is hand carved and comes with traditional symbols of the Asanti people carved into the wood. The traditional playing seeds are Bonduc seeds, a bright green seed with a hard shell. Stones and sometimes recycled glass are used. As for the other games in the Mancala Family, the rules differ from country to country; however, for Oware there is an international organization which sets the standard. The basic object of the game is to capture more seeds than your opponent. This is done by landing the last seed you are "sowing" in a pit on the opponent's side which already contains one or two seeds. Other rules allow multiple captures and the avoidance of "stalemates". Online Play Yucata (turn-based)

Artists

Mariela Arratia, Tímea Kőszegi, Lívia Varga

Categories

Abstract Strategy

Mechanics

Abstract Movement & Capture
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