Fanorona - Madagascan Strategy Game
Fanorona is a 2 player strategy game that's indigenous to Madagascar. It's one of several games, including Draughts and the native American 'Fighting Serpents', that appear to be derived from the old medieval game of Alquerque as outlined by Alfonso X in his 13th century book of Games.
Madagascan Fanorona (Cloth Board Game in Box)
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Madagascan Fanorona (Cloth Board Game in Box)
Ref: 007HK2
Was: £26.49
£25.90
£21.58 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
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- An ancient African game from Madagascar dating to at least the 15th century
- Game-play is similar to draughts - straightforward but requires strategic thinking
- Great fun for all while also helping them to learn about history and strategy
- Hand-made wooden pieces with a hand-made cloth board made in Britain
- Board conveniently rolls up to be stored with the pieces in a quality sturdy cardboard box
- Language of Rules/Instructions: English
- Number of players: 2
Fanorona is one of several games including Draughts and the native American 'Fighting Serpents' that appear to be derived from the old medieval game of Alquerque as outlined by Alfonso X in his 13th century book of Games.
Fanorona is a Madagascan game that appeared around 1680 and which has adopted an unusual and interesting form of capture.
Our board is a hand-made cloth Fanorona game with hand-made wooden pieces. These boards enable you to enjoy a small piece of African history while playing a great game.
Suitable for museums, families - great for all, the board, pieces and rules come in a convenient cardboard presentation box so take up very little space when not in use.
Approx. Dimensions:
31 x 16 x 4cm12.2x6.3x1.6 inch
Contains small parts. Unsuitable for people vulnerable to choking hazards..
Wooden Fanorona Game by Pico Pao
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Wooden Fanorona Game by Pico Pao
Ref: 007R6R
£39.99
£33.33 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
- Wooden Fanorona game by Pico Pao
- African Padauk Wood board with wooden playing pieces
- 2 player strategy game that's indigenous to Madagascar
- A nicely made, all-wooden version of Fanorona
- 9 x 5 board for playing Fanoron-Tsivy, the most popular version of the game
Approx. Dimensions:
Board: 320 x 270 x 28mmBoard: 12.6x10.6x1.1 inch
A nicely made, all-wooden Fanorona game from Spanish manufacturer, Pico Pao. Featuring an African Padauk wooden board with a 9 x 5, laser engraved layout, the set also includes wooden playing pieces that can be stored in slots along each side of the board.
Fanorona is a 2 player strategy game that's indigenous to Madagascar. The aim of the game is to capture all your opponent's pieces. Capturing is achieved by either approaching or withdrawing from opponent's pieces.
This Fanorona game is reversible so it can be played on either side if desired.
Contains small parts. Unsuitable for people vulnerable to choking hazards..
