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Ludos Africa Collection (4 Games) Preserving African Culture Through Timeless Strategy Games

$49.99
SKU
LMGLDAFB001
UPC
689176877724
Minimum Purchase
1 unit
Maximum Purchase
3 units
In Stock
In Stock
Item Type
Strategy

Expected release date is Apr 28th 2025

Product Description

Ludos Africa Collection (4 Games)

LUDOS Africa is the second volume in the LUDOS Collection, preserving four ancient 2-player strategy games from Africa. Featuring timeless games from Mali, Ghana, Nigeria, and Madagascar, this collection celebrates the rich history and cultural heritage of the continent. Whether playing Yoté from Mali, Oware from Ghana, Dara from Nigeria, or Fanorona from Madagascar, each game offers a unique and strategic experience.

Features:

  • Four Classic African Strategy Games: Play traditional 2-player games from Mali, Ghana, Nigeria, and Madagascar, each with unique gameplay and rich cultural history.
  • Historical Significance: Games like Yoté, Oware, Dara, and Fanorona have been passed down for centuries, offering players a glimpse into Africa's rich gaming traditions.
  • Preserving Ancient Games: Part of the LUDOS Collection, which aims to preserve and celebrate classic games for future generations.
  • Tactical Gameplay: Each game involves strategic thinking, capturing or controlling pieces to outwit your opponent.
  • Cultural Exploration: Learn about the history and cultural importance of each game, from the nomadic Fulani of Mali to the Ashanti people of Ghana.

Box Contents:

  • Yoté (Mali): A jump-and-capture game where players control a caravan of 12 camels to defeat their opponent.
  • Oware (Ghana): A mancala-style game where players sow and harvest seeds, aiming to collect 25 pieces.
  • Dara (Nigeria): A positional game where players use animal spirits to form lines and capture pieces.
  • Fanorona (Madagascar): A tactical war game where players control lemur troops to drive off their opponent’s pieces.
  • Rulebook: Clear instructions for each game, detailing the history and how to play.

Ludos Africa Collection (4 Games)

LUDOS Africa is the second volume in the LUDOS Collection, preserving four ancient 2-player strategy games from Africa. Featuring timeless games from Mali, Ghana, Nigeria, and Madagascar, this collection celebrates the rich history and cultural heritage of the continent. Whether playing Yoté from Mali, Oware from Ghana, Dara from Nigeria, or Fanorona from Madagascar, each game offers a unique and strategic experience.

Features:

  • Four Classic African Strategy Games: Play traditional 2-player games from Mali, Ghana, Nigeria, and Madagascar, each with unique gameplay and rich cultural history.
  • Historical Significance: Games like Yoté, Oware, Dara, and Fanorona have been passed down for centuries, offering players a glimpse into Africa's rich gaming traditions.
  • Preserving Ancient Games: Part of the LUDOS Collection, which aims to preserve and celebrate classic games for future generations.
  • Tactical Gameplay: Each game involves strategic thinking, capturing or controlling pieces to outwit your opponent.
  • Cultural Exploration: Learn about the history and cultural importance of each game, from the nomadic Fulani of Mali to the Ashanti people of Ghana.

Box Contents:

  • Yoté (Mali): A jump-and-capture game where players control a caravan of 12 camels to defeat their opponent.
  • Oware (Ghana): A mancala-style game where players sow and harvest seeds, aiming to collect 25 pieces.
  • Dara (Nigeria): A positional game where players use animal spirits to form lines and capture pieces.
  • Fanorona (Madagascar): A tactical war game where players control lemur troops to drive off their opponent’s pieces.
  • Rulebook: Clear instructions for each game, detailing the history and how to play.

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