<p>This is a game called "<strong><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13656/fighting-serpents" rel="noreferrer">Fighting Serpents</a></strong>" or "<strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolowis_Awithlaknannai" rel="noreferrer">Kolowis Awithlaknannai</a></strong>",<br>
and in particular this is a version of that game produced by a Greek company by the name of <a href="https://www.elitecrafters.com/en/ancient-fighting-serpents-decorative-board-game-set-handmade-ceramic-table-art-decor-ornament-replica-51cm-20" rel="noreferrer">Elite Crafters</a>.</p>

<p>The game originally comes from the Zuni people of New Mexico, but its most likely a modified version of Alquerque, which was introduced by the Spanish while they were exploring the Americas.</p>

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2021-09-02T15:49:28.520Z
Do we know if it is a "solved" game (that is, if we know if it is a fair game with perfect play or if one of the players has the advantage)?
luis.espinal
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2021-09-03T01:24:05.220Z
While, much like Alquerque, the game hasn't been solved, they are both closely related to Checkers (English draughts), which has been solved, showing that with perfect play either player can force a draw; This game would most likely follow the same pattern.
KMR
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2019-09-26T05:15:20.057Z
2019-09-26T05:15:20.057Z
KMR
<p>I found this image on Pinterest with description "Ancient board game".</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/wWnDz.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/wWnDz.jpg" alt="Ancient board game"></a></p>

<p>There are more than 15 black and white pieces, some of them are placed on the intersection of 3 vertical lines and other criss-crossing lines.</p>

<p>What is it called and how to play?</p>

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2019-09-27T15:41:09.853Z
funny enough this image came from BGG where the name was right there
Andrey
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What is this board game with black & white pieces and criss-crossing lines called? or how is it played?
Mercedes1a1
# What is this board game with black & white pieces and criss-crossing lines called? or how is it played?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-09-26)

I found this image on Pinterest with description "Ancient board game".

[![Ancient board game](https://i.sstatic.net/wWnDz.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/wWnDz.jpg)

There are more than 15 black and white pieces, some of them are placed on the intersection of 3 vertical lines and other criss-crossing lines.

What is it called and how to play?

**Tags:** identify-this-game

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: funny enough this image came from BGG where the name was right there  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2019-09-26. Score: 5

This is a game called "**[Fighting Serpents](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13656/fighting-serpents)**" or "**[Kolowis Awithlaknannai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolowis_Awithlaknannai)**",  
and in particular this is a version of that game produced by a Greek company by the name of [Elite Crafters](https://www.elitecrafters.com/en/ancient-fighting-serpents-decorative-board-game-set-handmade-ceramic-table-art-decor-ornament-replica-51cm-20).

The game originally comes from the Zuni people of New Mexico, but its most likely a modified version of Alquerque, which was introduced by the Spanish while they were exploring the Americas.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: Do we know if it is a "solved" game (that is, if we know if it is a fair game with perfect play or if one of the players has the advantage)?  
> **username_2**: While, much like Alquerque, the game hasn't been solved, they are both closely related to Checkers (English draughts), which has been solved, showing that with perfect play either player can force a draw; This game would most likely follow the same pattern.  

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