{"product_id":"ludos-africa-collection","title":"LUDOS Africa Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLUDOS Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoté - 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.\u003cbr\u003eOware - 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.\u003cbr\u003eDara - 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.\u003cbr\u003eFanorona - 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers: 2 • Playing Time: 20 • Age: 6+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eU2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUDOS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48304055845112,"sku":"689176877724","price":91.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/1606\/5090\/files\/689176877724.jpg?v=1777603052","url":"https:\/\/gamesempire.com.au\/products\/ludos-africa-collection","provider":"Games Empire Pty Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}