Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
These interesting board games capture the essence of Africa’s diverse heritage, drawing inspiration from its breath-taking landscapes, such as the Serengeti, and iconic historical landmarks like the Obelisks of Egypt. If you’re a fan of board games that celebrate culture, Africa themed tabletop games, or unique board game experiences, this video is perfect for you!
After my African themed top 5 board games in 2024, enjoy an interview with an African board game designer where we discuss traditional classics like Mancala and Chess, to modern board games like Wingspan Africa Expansion and a demo of The Hunt: A Leopard’s Journey. And lastly we discuss how African heritage, storytelling, and design are shaping the local board game industry in Nigeria and the greater Africa.
What You’ll Discover in This Video:
A countdown of the best African-themed board games:
- Sankore The Pride of Mansa Musa board game
- Camel Up board game
- Atiwa board game
- Tekhenu board game
- Mombasa board game
- Ecos First Continent board game
- Wild Serengeti board game
Insightful stories from KC, designer, publisher, board game cafe owner and major convenor of AB Con:
- The influence of traditional African games like Mancala
- Home grown African board game designers
- Wingspan Africa
- ABCon - African Board Gaming Convention
Whether you’re a fan of tabletop games or curious about Africa’s influence on gaming culture, this video is a must-watch!
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#boardgames #tabletopgaming #boardgames2025
These interesting board games capture the essence of Africa’s diverse heritage, drawing inspiration from its breath-taking landscapes, such as the Serengeti, and iconic historical landmarks like the Obelisks of Egypt. If you’re a fan of board games that celebrate culture, Africa themed tabletop games, or unique board game experiences, this video is perfect for you!
After my African themed top 5 board games in 2024, enjoy an interview with an African board game designer where we discuss traditional classics like Mancala and Chess, to modern board games like Wingspan Africa Expansion and a demo of The Hunt: A Leopard’s Journey. And lastly we discuss how African heritage, storytelling, and design are shaping the local board game industry in Nigeria and the greater Africa.
What You’ll Discover in This Video:
A countdown of the best African-themed board games:
- Sankore The Pride of Mansa Musa board game
- Camel Up board game
- Atiwa board game
- Tekhenu board game
- Mombasa board game
- Ecos First Continent board game
- Wild Serengeti board game
Insightful stories from KC, designer, publisher, board game cafe owner and major convenor of AB Con:
- The influence of traditional African games like Mancala
- Home grown African board game designers
- Wingspan Africa
- ABCon - African Board Gaming Convention
Whether you’re a fan of tabletop games or curious about Africa’s influence on gaming culture, this video is a must-watch!
instagram.com/boardgamebangers
#boardgames #tabletopgaming #boardgames2025
