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A traditional Plains Cree Indian Board Game and well known in Saskatchewan, Musinaykahwhan Metowaywin, or "Playing Leader", is a two person board game that pits the Leader, or "oke-mow" against the other player’s thirteen Little Pegs.

Players move the pegs following the lines of the board. The Little Pegs progress steadily forward to surround the Leader, while the Leader endeavors to escape and capture any unprotected Little Pegs.

This Fair Trade Board Game, traditionally played by men, was often wagered on for stakes. A difficult game requiring specialised strategies, players often excelled at either jumping with the Leader or surrounding with the Little Pegs.

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Cree Indian Board Game Information

• Measures approx: 20cm x 20cm (depending on the cutting process).
• Hand Crafted Box
• 14 wooden pieces (Includes larger leader peg)
• 1 instruction leaflet
• 1 Jute Pouch to store the game pieces.
• 1 Jute square playing mat (21cm x 21cm)

Download the Rules.

About Kurna Ancient Games

Kurna is the name of three villages located near the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile opposite the modern city of Luxor in Egypt. It typically refers to an ancient temple in Egypt which houses some of the worlds oldest board game discoveries.

Kurna Ancient Board Games are the unique product and hand crafted work of Artist Juan Carlos Salazar, Lima Peru.

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