Fanorona*

Fanorona is a classic strategic abstract two-player game that originates from Madagascar, where it remains popular. Played on a rectangular board composed of two Alquerque boards with 22 simple black and white pieces, players must capture opponent pieces, and can execute multiple captures in a single turn. The game's unique aspects include the ways pieces can capture and the "vela partie," a penalty game that requires the winner to let the loser capture pieces for a set number of turns after a decisive victory.

  • 2 Players
  • 20 Minutes
  • 7+ years old
  • Medium difficulty

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