Nsolo

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Nsolo is the Zambian version of mancala.

Nsolo game is usually played by scooping holes in the ground and using small stones for playing pieces. Two players scoop four rows of holes in the ground and begin to play, usually with the help of a number of bystanders. However carved wooden game boards exist from earlier years and can still be bought at tourist markets in Livingstone and Lusaka. Several variations of the game exist and while competition can be quite keen, games generally end with equanimity.