Authentic African Hand Carved Bao Mancala Board Game, Rare Fine Art

AFRICAN BAO MANCALA TRADITIONAL BOARD GAME

The word ‘bao’ is the Swahili word for wood, referring to the wooden board on which which the game is played. Bao is an abstract strategy game from East Africa, especially Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania. It is generally reckoned to be the most complicated of the Mancala family games that are played in many parts of Africa. On a Bao board has 32 ports each player has two rows of holes, into which counters (seeds) are placed. Moves are made by taking more than one seed and ‘sowing’ them along the row of holes. Depending on where the last seed is placed, you can take the seeds from that hole and continue the sowing, possibly capturing seeds from your opponent in the process. The aim of the game is to empty your opponent’s front row of seeds or make it impossible for him to move.

Enjoy hours of fun with the Bao Mancala Traditional African Board Game. This classic game board is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. The game is easy to learn but challenging to master, making it a great addition to any game collection. Learning to play is easy and after plenty of practicing at home you might be able to take part in a Bao tournament in Zanzibar.

Measurements are 30 inches by 14 inches