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
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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.
Screenshots
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