OWARE
Oware is an intellectual game of the peoples of West Africa. It is played by two people. On the game board there are six identical holes arranged in two rows, which together make up 12 small holes, and there are also large accumulation holes - storage sections in which players collect stones. The Owari game is played with 48 balls. The six small holes on your side of the board are the player’s field, the six holes opposite are the player’s field, respectively. Players try to collect as many balls as possible in their storage section. The one who collects the most balls wins the game.
Team line-up: 2 men, 2 women, 1 coach.
Competitions are held in individual and team competitions according to the Swiss system. Number of rounds – 7. The results are summarized separately between men and women. Each player is given 20 minutes for one game.
The competition is held by the World Togyzkumalak Federation in coordination with the International Oware Federation.