The History of Oware

In this video, Jennings Nkansah narrates a brief history about the game of oware (also known as warri or awale). He also shows the plant whose seeds are used to play the game of oware. The seeds are called nickernuts.

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[franskoot]

One of the best games in the world because there is no luck infolved. I played it for years on ships with caboverdian sailors. Now I still play in on the internet. Greating Frans form holland.

[baoelectronicboardgame]

Wonderful game and presentation. Applause from Bao Electronic Board Game, the African Bao in digital format.

[sethduodubrako]

At least I learnt the English name for this stubbornly thorny plant... Nice!