LUDOS Africa Collection
Code: 107650-1.gif?6526949e)
Widest board game
offer in the country
We can help you
select the game for you
Related products
Product detailed description
The LUDOS Collection was born to preserve games of the past, for the generations of the future. The second volume, LUDOS Africa features four, 2-player ancient strategy games from Mali (Yoté), Ghana (Oware), Nigeria (Dara) and Madagascar (Fanorona). 2900+ backers supported this project on Kickstarter.
Yoté - Mali
History: Yoté is a jump and capture game that emerged from the bustling marketplaces of West Africa, from the nomadic Fulani people over 200 years ago. How to play: Control a caravan of 12 camels, and capture all of your opponent's pieces to win.
Oware - Ghana
History: Oware is a member of the mancala family of games. While its exact origin is debated, one popular belief is that it emerged from the Ashanti people of Ghana. How to play: Sow seeds tactically and harvest 25 pieces from your opponent's plots to win.
Dara - Nigeria
History: Dara is a traditional positional game from West Africa that was passed down through oral tradition and played by the Dakarkari people of Nigeria. How to play: Control Control 12 animal spirits, form lines of 3 and capture 10 of opponent's pieces to win.
Fanorona - Madagascar
History: Fanorona, the national game of Madagascar dates back to the 17th century. In traditional Malagsy culture, this war game held ritualistic and even divinatory significance. How to play: Control a troop of 22 lemurs and drive off your opponent's pieces to win.
Review (EN):
Additional parameters
| Category: | Board Games |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 1.2 kg |
| EAN: | 0689176877724 |
| ? 1. Core Game / Expansion: | Core game |
| ? 2. Minimum age: | 6 |
| ? 3. Game language: | Without text |
| ? 4. Rulebook language: | English |
| ? 5. Minimum players: | 2 |
| ? 6. Maximum players: | 4 |
