General
warri
What does warri mean?
A mancala-style strategy game played with seeds in a wooden board, brought from West Africa. Also wari, warrie.
"The old fellas play warri under the tree every afternoon."
Origin
West African-derived; a heritage game in Barbados.
Frequently asked questions
What is warri?
It's a traditional mancala-style board game played with seeds in a carved wooden board, brought to the Caribbean from West Africa.
Where does warri come from?
It's West African in origin and is treated as a heritage game in Barbados, where older players keep the tradition alive.
How do you play warri?
Players sow and capture seeds around a two-row board in a strategy contest, similar to other mancala games.
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