In Malawi, bao often has four rows of holes, two for each player. Played on a board or in hollows scooped out the earth, one game can last for several hours or even days, which is maybe why it's often called the 'African chess'. Mancala/Mankala may have its origins in Africa.

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Location: Malawi, Malawi
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Keywords: africa, african chess, african game, bao, board game, mancala, mankala, traditional, wooden, malawi