Contigo

Published 1974

This game in the 3M Bookshelf Series is a cross between Mancala (a.k.a. Warri, Oh-Wah-Ree) and more traditional Checkers-like games. It is played by four players according to the original rules, but can be adpated to be played by just two (the three-player game would be unbalanced). The 6x6 board is surrounded by Mancala-like pits, where pebbles are moved. The number of pebbles in a row/column/diagonal's pits controls how the pawns on the board move. Two sets of rules are supplied: the Alignment game, where you are trying to be the first to align four of your pawns in any six-space row --either horizontally, vertically or diagonally-- without opposing pawns between them, and the more advanced Capture game, where you're trying to capture your opponents' key pawns (kings, really).

Mechanics

Pattern Building Pattern Recognition

Categories

Abstract Strategy

Designers

Frank Thibault

Publishers

3M
Contigo

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.2/5
Year
1974
BGG Rating
5.71
BGG Rank
#24651
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Contigo supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Contigo takes about 45 minutes.
Contigo has a complexity rating of 2.20/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Contigo is 12+.
Contigo has a rating of 5.71/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 78 ratings. It is ranked #24651 overall.
Contigo was designed by Frank Thibault. It was published in 1974.