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
We like Fanorona so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2025
- Position 7 in The best board games from the 17th century🏛
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