A strategic board game originating from West Africa
Known by various names like Awele, Ayo, or Oware, Awale belongs to the Mancala family. Designed for two players, it shares similarities with East African games such as Omweso, Bao, and Igisoro.
The game features eight holes per player and utilizes 64 seeds.
A player's territory consists of the row of holes closest to them.
The objective is to capture your opponent's seeds strategically, limiting their ability to continue playing.
Other notable games in the Mancala family include Ayo, Kisoro, and Omweso.
Historical evidence suggests Mancala games were first developed in Ethiopia during the Aksumite Kingdom era.
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