Oh-Wah-Ree

About this board game

Oh-Wah-Ree is a Mancala game for 2–4 players, with a playing time of about 30 minutes. Released in 1962, it brings a historic game tradition to the 3M Bookshelf Series in a special edition designed for modern tastes.

Players engage in fast-moving pebble-and-pit action, using captures and careful planning to pursue victory. The game is approachable for children while also offering adults an exercise in long-range planning and execution.

Unlike a basic two-player Mancala game, Oh-Wah-Ree includes additional rules that allow play for up to four participants. Each player identifies their pits by placing a colored marble in a hole next to the pit, creating a clear setup for multiplayer play.

• For 2–4 players
• Approximately 30 minutes of play
• Mancala gameplay with pebble, pit, and capture action
• Additional rules for games with up to four players
• Genuine smooth, tumbled stone pebbles
• Contoured fold-away board and colored player markers

The components are stored in a handsome case that fits easily on a bookshelf. The contoured fold-away board, pebbles, markers, and instruction folder make the set convenient to put away between games.

With a tradition described as lasting 3,500 years and devotees in nations around the world, Oh-Wah-Ree presents a classic pit-and-capture experience in a compact package. Its combination of accessible play, multiplayer rules, and thoughtful planning makes this 1962 edition a distinctive entry in the 3M Bookshelf Series, later acquired by Avalon Hill.