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Choko

Choko

2022

2 players
15 - 25 min

From BoardGameGeek

Choko is a traditional game from the Republic of the Gambia in West Africa. It's a typical two-phase game: place pieces on the board and then move and capture. The unique aspect of Choko is a concept called “Drop Initiative.” This means that in the first phase of the game, a player may choose to switch to movement tactics until the other player chooses to switch back again to the placement phase. The drop initiative offers players a way to respond to their opponent's initial placement and really change up the game before all the pegs have been placed. A very interesting variation on the usual jump-and-capture strategy game. -description from the publisher

Choko

Which Choko video should I watch?

Choko has 2 videos from 1 creator: 2 how-to-play guides. They date from 2022 to November 2025.

If you like it, try Casting Shadows, Get Bit!, Thunder Road: Vendetta or Risk, which share several of its mechanics.

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Rapid Rules: How to play Choko, a tradition from the Republic of GambiaHow to play1:57

Rapid Rules: How to play Choko, a tradition from the Republic of Gambia

NewVenture Games

NewVenture Games

Choko! Take the initiative in this game from the Gambia.How to play4:24

Choko! Take the initiative in this game from the Gambia.

NewVenture Games

NewVenture Games

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About Choko

From BoardGameGeek:

Choko is a traditional game from the Republic of the Gambia in West Africa. It's a typical two-phase game: place pieces on the board and then move and capture. The unique aspect of Choko is a concept called “Drop Initiative.” This means that in the first phase of the game, a player may choose to switch to movement tactics until the other player chooses to switch back again to the placement phase. The drop initiative offers players a way to respond to their opponent's initial placement and really change up the game before all the pegs have been placed. A very interesting variation on the usual jump-and-capture strategy game. -description from the publisher

Artist

David McCord

Publisher

NewVenture Games

Categories

Abstract Strategy

Mechanics

Player EliminationArea Movement
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