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Description:
Oware is a pit and pebble game of strategy

Symbolism:
Oware is the national mancala (a two-person strategy board game) game of Ghana. The name Oware originates from the Akan speaking people and is caved from osese wood. . The Akan term Oware was acquired from the famous King of the Ashanti kingdom called Katakyie Opoku Ware I (1700-1750). This Oware game was played mostly in the king’s palace and was historically used to settle marital disputes. After the couples had finished playing the game, they reported an increased level of understanding between each other.

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Description:
Oware is pit and pebble game of strategy

Symbolism:
Oware is the national mencala (a two person strategy board game) game of Ghana. The name Oware originates from the Akan speaking people and is caved from osese wood. . The Akan term Oware was acquired from the famous King of the Ashanti kingdom called Katakyie Opoku Ware I (1700-1750). This Oware game was played mostly in the king’s palace and was historically used to settle marital disputes. After the couples had finished playing the game, they reported an increased level of understanding between each other.