Oware
Board GamesOware is a free online board game where you sow seeds anticlockwise and capture the 2s and 3s on your rival's side.
No sign-up. Play as a guest.
The rule
Sow seeds anticlockwise. Capture 2s and 3s on their side.
How to play Oware
- Open Oware on SPUZL in any browser. No download.
- First time? A short practice round with free hints shows you how.
- Sow seeds anticlockwise. Capture 2s and 3s on their side.
- Tap a piece, then tap where it goes. Legal moves light up.
- Fastest clear wins. Fewer hints, then fewer mistakes, break ties.
Ways to play
- Free play: play any time, as often as you like.
- Challenge a friend: play a full game live, or take turns with up to a day per move.
- Play Spuzl: a full casual game against the computer at Easy, Medium or Hard.
Oware questions
Is Oware free to play?
Yes. Oware is free on SPUZL, with no download and no ads. Nobody can pay to win.
How long does a game of Oware take?
About 2 min for most players. Free play never runs out, so you can play again straight away.
Do I need an account to play Oware?
No. Tap Play, give your birth month and year, and you play as a guest. Sign in later with an email code or Google to keep your progress on any phone.
Can I play Oware against a friend?
Yes. Challenge a friend to a full game of Oware, live or one move at a time. You can also play Spuzl, the computer, at Easy, Medium or Hard.
Can I play Oware on my phone?
Yes. Oware runs in the browser on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers. Add SPUZL to your home screen and it opens like an app.
