| Awele for Pocket PC -- a fun and challenging ancient board game  JAMDAT brings you Awele, one of the most ancient games still played today. Its origins are rooted in ancient Egypt, and from there spread throughout Africa, the Middle East and the rest of the world. In fact, so many different cultures have adopted Awele that it is now one of the most popular board games in the world. Awele is a fascinating game in which two opponents try to capture as many seeds as possible. It is played on a board with six "holes" or "cups" and each player takes turn at distributing or "sowing" their seeds in the different holes. Awele is very easy to learn but can take a lifetime to master! You'll find its give-and-take approach to strategy intriguing and very different from other board games. What's more, there is no chance factor involved, so success is entirely dependant on your ability to reason and count. Awele features superb graphics based on traditional African art, and the interface is so simple and intuitive you'll be able to jump in right away. Everything in the game can be controlled through the use of the stylus and a special target indicator helps you plan your moves effectively. Don't wait for the seeds to grow -- grab a copy of Awele and see for yourself why this ancient traditional game is still growing in popularity!
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