Traditional African Strategy
The ancient game,
reimagined.
Morabaraba combines deep strategy with centuries of African heritage. Play online, challenge friends, or master the AI.
Built for everyone
A cultural treasure that deserves a modern home.
For generations, Morabaraba has been played on dusty boards scratched into the earth. We brought it online — faithful to the rules, beautiful in design, free for all.
How it works
Three phases, infinite strategy.
Place
Take turns placing 12 pieces on the board. Form lines of three to capture opponent pieces.
Move
Slide pieces along connected lines. Strategy deepens as the board fills with every turn.
Fly
When down to 3 pieces, move anywhere. One final chance to outmaneuver your opponent.
500+
Years of history
2
Rule variants
4
AI difficulty levels
Free
Always
Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
Smart AI
Four difficulty levels powered by Monte Carlo Tree Search.
Online Multiplayer
Challenge players worldwide with real-time matchmaking.
Multiple Languages
Play in English, Sesotho, Setswana, isiZulu, and more.
Two Rule Sets
South African traditional or Lesotho variant with full customization.
Secure & Fair
Server-validated moves prevent cheating in online games.
Instant Play
No downloads, no accounts required. Just open and play.
Ready to play?
No sign-up required. Choose your rules, pick your opponent, and start your first game in seconds.