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May 10, 2022·How to play·04:24·0·Watch on YouTube

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

NewVenture Games

NewVenture Games

Watch “Choko! Take the initiative in this game from the Gambia.,” a how-to-play guide for Choko from NewVenture Games on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by NewVenture Games on YouTube:

It looks like a simple place, jump, and capture game, doesn't it? But the game Choko from the Republic of the Gambia in West Africa includes an interesting twist. In the drop phase (placement) you'll encounter a rule called "Drop Initiative" that can give a player a great advantage early in the game. However, this advantage can be taken as easily as got! Purchase a copy of Choko today! https://newventuregames.com/products/choko/ Thanks for watching! As usual, please leave us your comments, questions, or suggestions. Be sure to subscribe to discover more about games and gaming, and visit my other NewVenture links: https://www.NewVentureGames.com https://Facebook.com/NewVentureGames See it on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380039/choko

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Choko

Choko

2022

2 players
15 - 25 min

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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