TIL what may or may not be the oldest board game in recorded history is also, perhaps inevitably, now a roguelike
The deckbuilder game Oh!Ware, recently released on Steam, incorporates mancala, a board game potentially dating back 1,500 to 7,000 years, into its roguelike structure. While the game uses marbles instead of cards, its core mechanic is rooted in the ancient game, prompting discussion about its historical significance and modern adaptation.
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