Bobail pits two players against each other attempting to move a common game pieces (called the Bobail) to the far edge of the board. At the same time, of course, you opponent is attempting to do the same thing! There is a lot of blocking and maneuvering on this little 5x5 array of spaces. Some say the game comes from Africa, its origins lost in the mists of time. In reality, the game is only a few decades old. Regardless of its pedigree, Bobail is definitely a great challenge for fans of strategy board games. Made in the USA for 2 players ages 8+.