Omweso is a traditional African "count and capture" board game, similar to chess in its strategic depth.
The game is typically played on a board with 4 rows of 8 holes (32 pits total) using 64 seeds, which remain in play throughout the game.
The goal is to capture the opponent's seeds until they are unable to make a move.
The name "Omweso" comes from the Swahili word michezo, meaning "game".
It is known by various names across different regions, including Igisoro in Rwanda and Burundi, and Hus in Namibia.