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Gather around a game that has brought people together across East Africa for generations. Bao is one of the region’s oldest and most respected strategy games, traditionally played throughout Tanzania, Kenya, Zanzibar, and neighboring areas. The Swahili word bao means “board,” and the game has long encouraged planning, patience, observation, and critical thinking.
Our board uses Bao 6×2, a recognized modern adaptation that brings the spirit and strategy of traditional Bao to a smaller, family-friendly format. Each set includes a 6×2 Bao board and 36 handcrafted East African bone beads, making the game as beautiful to display as it is engaging to play.
Designed for two players, the goal is to strategically sow and capture beads while thinking several moves ahead. It is easy to begin learning, but the possibilities grow as your strategy develops.
More than a board game, Bao is a connection to a tradition passed from one generation to the next. We hope this board finds its way into your own family game nights, friendly competitions, and traditions for years to come.
Includes: 1 Bao 6×2 board + 36 handcrafted East African bone beads
Players: 2
Gather around a game that has brought people together across East Africa for generations. Bao is one of the region’s oldest and most respected strategy games, traditionally played throughout Tanzania, Kenya, Zanzibar, and neighboring areas. The Swahili word bao means “board,” and the game has long encouraged planning, patience, observation, and critical thinking.
Our board uses Bao 6×2, a recognized modern adaptation that brings the spirit and strategy of traditional Bao to a smaller, family-friendly format. Each set includes a 6×2 Bao board and 36 handcrafted East African bone beads, making the game as beautiful to display as it is engaging to play.
Designed for two players, the goal is to strategically sow and capture beads while thinking several moves ahead. It is easy to begin learning, but the possibilities grow as your strategy develops.
More than a board game, Bao is a connection to a tradition passed from one generation to the next. We hope this board finds its way into your own family game nights, friendly competitions, and traditions for years to come.
Includes: 1 Bao 6×2 board + 36 handcrafted East African bone beads
Players: 2