Len Choa Irish

Len Choa IrishThis is a game from ancient Siam, also played in other parts of southeast Asia (with variations). One player takes on the role of a Tiger, and the other has control of six Leopards. The Tiger eliminates Leopards with a simple jump to an empty space beyond, following the lines on the board. The Leopards' task is to trap the Tiger so it cannot move. It's a common type of game (Hounds and Hares, Fox and Geese, etc.) except for the configuration of the

but the forces are balanced in their effectiveness through combinations of powers and tactics

but don't count on them to win the game

where they called it Jarmo

or adding and erasing scores

Thereafter

In this game of diagonals and strategic placement

There are variations and different thematic versions

this one can also use multiplication

This version originated in Ghana where it is often played by children using pebbles and a hand-drawn board

either by single moves or jumps which can be chained

Made in the USA for 2 players age 6+

When the Mongolian Empire stretched its borders into Eastern Europe in the 11th century