Awale - Oware - Awele
A strategic game enjoyed in West Africa
Known as Awele, Ayo, or Oware, Awale belongs to the Mancala family, played by two players, similar to East Africa's Omweso, Bao, or Igisoro.
Awale uses 8 holes per player and 64 balls.
Each player's territory consists of the row of holes nearest to them.
The objective is to capture all or some of the opponent's balls to block their moves.
Other Mancala family games include Ayo, Kisoro, and Omweso.
Mancala games likely originated in Ethiopia during the Aksum Kingdom.
Awale - Oware - Awele
A strategic game enjoyed in West Africa
Known as Awele, Ayo, or Oware, Awale belongs to the Mancala family, played by two players, similar to East Africa's Omweso, Bao, or Igisoro.
Awale uses 8 holes per player and 64 balls.
Each player's territory consists of the row of holes nearest to them.
The objective is to capture all or some of the opponent's balls to block their moves.
Other Mancala family games include Ayo, Kisoro, and Omweso.
Mancala games likely originated in Ethiopia during the Aksum Kingdom.
