The most widely played games are probably[according to whom?]:
Bao is a complex strategy game of Kenya and Tanzania, played on a 4×8 board.
Kalah is the ruleset usually included with commercially available boards; however, the game is heavily biased towards the first player, and it is often considered a children's game. The board is 2×6 with stores. The Pie rule can be used to balance the first-player's advantage.
Oware, the national game of Ghana, is also known by Warri,[1] Ayo (Yoruba Name. Nigeria), Awele, Awari, Ouril, and other names. It has relatively simple rules but considerable strategic depth. The board is 2×6 (not counting optional stores).
Omweso (also known as coro) is a strategic game of Uganda, played on a 4×8 board.