Sports and Games
Mancala
Mancala (also called oware, ayo, omweso, enkeshui or aweet) is one of the oldest games in board game history. It is said to have started in ancient Mesopotamia due to the foundation of pits having carvings specifically for mancala. This game was introduced to South Africa in the early 1800's. Africa holds over 200 versions of this game with the purpose to “count and capture”. Each version has a few changes based on location but, the most known version comes from South Africa.
Mancala (also called oware, ayo, omweso, enkeshui or aweet) is one of the oldest games in board game history. It is said to have started in ancient Mesopotamia due to the foundation of pits having carvings specifically for mancala. This game was introduced to South Africa in the early 1800's. Africa holds over 200 versions of this game with the purpose to “count and capture”. Each version has a few changes based on location but, the most known version comes from South Africa.
Morabaraba (or Umlabalaba)
Specific to South Africa; used to teach shepherds tactical skills and appreciation. The object of the game is to form mills (rows of three) to shoot the others game pieces (cows).
Specific to South Africa; used to teach shepherds tactical skills and appreciation. The object of the game is to form mills (rows of three) to shoot the others game pieces (cows).
Many children play games known throughout the world such as hide and seek and leap frog. However, majority of their toys are hand made at home rather than bought somewhere in a shop or a market. For example many girls dolls are wooden and made at home or skip rope with rope found on the ground. Many boys may play with hoops from the rims of tires.