Simultaneously simple and tactical, Qawale is inspired piles of stones found along paths. Just as nature bends everything to its whims, prepare to be transported by the twists and turns of the abstract strategy in this incredible game.
Each player takes 8 stones in their color. The third color is neutral and is placed in the 4 corners of the board. On your turn, add a stone on top of any pile and move it. When moving a pile, you must leave a stone on each space you cross. The first player to get 4 of their stones in a row, looking at the board from above, wins the game.
Highlights:
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MANCALA WITH A TWIST: Pick up a stack of stones and drop a stone on each space you move over, trying to line up four of your color on the top of different stacks.
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SIMPLE RULES: Easily start playing after learning all the rules in just 60 seconds. Even new players will be able to jump right into the strategy!
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BRAIN BURNER: You need to think 3 moves ahead as you anticipate which stacks your opponent will move and which colors will be covered up.
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QUALITY WOODEN PIECES: The rich wooden tones of the pieces will look attractive on your coffee table, as you leave it set up and ready to play.
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CLASSIC ABSTRACT GAMES: Qawale joins a long line of multi award-winning abstract games, bringing the same level of strategy and quality.
Contents:
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1 Game board
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8 Light-colored pebbles
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8 Tan-colored pebbles
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8 Dark-colored pebbles
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1 rulebook