2 players
Shisima
- Game family
- line
- Origin
- Kenya
Overview
Shisima is played by the Tiriki people in Kenya on an octagonal board. The board represents a source of water ('shisima') in the center, and the pieces are imbalavali, 'water insects.' It is a game of alignment.
Source rules (English)
Each player has three pieces. Pieces are initially placed three-in a row on side nearest the player. Pieces can move to an adjacent space connected to it by a line. The goal is to create three in a row through the central space.