BAO (2020)
- Developer
- VMS Media
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.9 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A methodical and contemplative digital adaptation of a traditional board game, focusing on deliberate strategy and logical decision-making.
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What players say
Players praise the faithful digital version of the traditional mancala game, noting it is complex and requires deep concentration like chess. Tutorials teach the basics well, but some find the online multiplayer poorly explained or unusable, and the tutorial hard to navigate for specific rules.
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