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Contigo

Contigo

3M · 1974
2–445 min12+ yrs2.2/5 complexity5.7 BGG#25.183 BGG358Strategy
short answer

How do you play Contigo?

This game in the 3M Bookshelf Series is a cross between Mancala (a.k.a. Warri, Oh-Wah-Ree, Kalah) and more traditional Checkers-like games. It is played by four players according to the original rules, but can be adapted to be played by just two (the three-player game would be unbalanced).

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Contigo box art
official art · 3M

This game in the 3M Bookshelf Series is a cross between Mancala (a.k.a. Warri, Oh-Wah-Ree, Kalah) and more traditional Checkers-like games. It is played by four players according to the original rules, but can be adapted to be played by just two (the three-player game would be unbalanced).

The 6x6 board is surrounded by Mancala-like pits, where pebbles are moved. The number of pebbles in a row/column/diagonal's pits controls how the pawns on the board move.

Two sets of rules are supplied: the Alignment game, where you are trying to be the first to align four of your pawns in any six-space row --either horizontally, vertically or diagonally-- without opposing pawns between them, and the more advanced Capture game, where you're trying to capture your opponents' key pawns (kings, really).

game anatomy
Complexity2.2 / 5
BGG rating5.7 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
45 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#25.183
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Contigo cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Contigo cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Contigo?
Contigo is a abstract strategy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring pattern building. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Contigo — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Contigo support?
Contigo is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Contigo take?
A game of Contigo takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Contigo for?
Contigo is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Contigo?
Contigo has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.2 out of 5.
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