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About Bao
Bao is a board game in the mancala family, focused on Bao la Kiswahili, the Swahili version. You place, sow and steal seeds to remove your opponent’s seeds from their front row or leave them unable to move. Each game can unfold differently.
Learn the rules
A comprehensive tutorial introduces the game, and the rules are tracked during play so you cannot make an invalid move by accident. Fast seed-sowing speeds are available for lengthy moves.
Play against others or AI
Online, you can meet opponents, test your skills, challenge friends and play against other Bao players. If you prefer not to play online, a carefully crafted AI provides an opponent; it can choose its move before you finish sowing. Even longer games usually take no more than 20 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
The best price for Bao is $6.99 at Steam. It is the only shop with an offer that activates in your country.
The minimum requirements for Bao are: Windows 8, Radeon X1600, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 560 MB storage. It also runs on macOS. The recommended specs are in the System requirements section.
Yes. Bao has multiplayer and a single-player mode. It supports online PvP. Players on different platforms can play together.
Yes. Bao is the full base game. You need nothing else to play it.
Steam lets publishers create keys to sell in other shops. Once you activate a key, the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase.
Disclaimer: CD keys have an inherent 1–2% average failure rate. Check the shop terms for buyer protection info. Steam offers no buyer protection for keys bought in other shops and doesn't refund them.











