{"title":"THE LUDOS COLLECTIONS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ludos-america-collection","title":"LUDOS America Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe LUDOS Collection was born to preserve games of the past, for the generations of the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second volume, LUDOS America features four, 2-player ancient strategy games from Chile (Komikan), Guatemala (Puluc), Hawaii (Kōnane) and the American Southwest (Awithlaknannai).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKomikan - Chile\u003cbr\u003eHistory: Komikan is a traditional hunt game with deep roots in the Mapuche culture.\u003cbr\u003eHow to play: Capture Alpacas or conquer the Puma's den.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuluc - Guatemala \u003cbr\u003eHistory: Puluc is a pre-Columbian running-fight game originating from the Maya civilization.\u003cbr\u003eHow to play: Capture all your opponent's Warriors in a ritual combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKōnane - Hawaii \u003cbr\u003eHistory: Kōnane is a centuries-old jump-and-capture game, traditionally played by Hawaiian chiefs.\u003cbr\u003eHow to play: Create the perfect lei by being the last player to pick a flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwithlaknannai - New Mexico\u003cbr\u003eHistory: Awithlaknannai is a war game from the Zuni tribe of New Mexico.\u003cbr\u003eHow to play: Capture all your opponent's Serpents along the Rio Grande.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e2 Players, 20 Minutes, Ages 6+\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Games Unlimited, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50877354377496,"sku":"617261827019","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/6868\/5681\/files\/7bab2723-f7ff-419c-8861-fd8f21f40046.png?v=1763761189"},{"product_id":"ludos-africa-collection","title":"LUDOS Africa Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe LUDOS Collection was born to preserve games of the past, for the generations of the future. The second volume, LUDOS Africa features four, 2-player ancient strategy games from Mali (Yoté), Ghana (Oware), Nigeria (Dara) and Madagascar (Fanorona).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoté - Mali \u003cbr\u003eHistory: Yoté is a jump and capture game that emerged from the bustling marketplaces of West Africa, from the nomadic Fulani people over 200 years ago. How to play: Control a caravan of 12 camels, and capture all of your opponent's pieces to win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOware - Ghana\u003cbr\u003e History: Oware is a member of the mancala family of games. While its exact origin is debated, one popular belief is that it emerged from the Ashanti people of Ghana. How to play: Sow seeds tactically and harvest 25 pieces from your opponent's plots to win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDara - Nigeria \u003cbr\u003e 6+ History: Dara is a traditional positional game from West Africa that was passed down through oral tradition and played by the Dakarkari people of Nigeria. How to play: Control Control 12 animal spirits, form lines of 3 and capture 10 of opponent's pieces to win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFanorona - Madagascar \u003cbr\u003e History: Fanorona, the national game of Madagascar dates back to the 17th century. In traditional Malagsy culture, this war game held ritualistic and even divinatory significance. 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The name comes from the way players capture enemy pieces between two of their own pieces. How to play: Control an army of 18 samurai warriors, and form 5 in a row to win.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJarmo - Mongolia 🇲🇳 ⏳\u003cbr\u003eHistory: Jarmo is a war game with roots tracing back to the Turkic peoples (Tatars) of the 8th century Mongol Empire. In the game, two players assume the roles of opposing armies, whose archers are trying to infiltrate the enemy camp. How to play: Command a unit of 5 archers, and be the first to infiltrate the enemy camp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBagh Chal - Nepal🇳🇵\u003cbr\u003eHistory: Bagh Chal is a 1000-year-old board game, native to Nepal. Originally, people would carve the board’s 5x5 grid into sand or stone, and use pebbles as game pieces. The theme of the game mimicked the threat of tigers on the hunt for animals that strayed from the herd. How to play: Control a herd of 20 goats or a pack of 4 tigers, and be the first to corner all tigers or devour 5 goats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYut - Korea 🇰🇷\u003cbr\u003eHistory: Yut is a horse racing game from Korea with roots going back almost 2000 years. In centuries past, it was primarily used for gambling, but today, many Korean families gather to play Yut as a fun activity during Chinese New Year. 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