Need to keep the kids busy?
Look no further... We have a great idea for you!
On weekends, we have to keep our dear darlings busy! So for that matter, let's put aside our "imperatives" and build this easy-to-play strategy game together.
I'm going to show you how to make an awalé game in 3 minutes. Why not make it for free instead of buying it?
Of African origin, awalé is played with family, friends or children. It occupies the rainy afternoons and restores the smile.
- 1 cardboard box of 12 eggs
- 2 x 35 cm of 0.5 cm wide flat elastic (panties elastic type)
- 2 large beads (wooden or plastic)
- acrylic paint (colors according to your tastes)
- 1 brush
- 1 well-sharpened pencil
- 1 tube of universal glue
- 48 dried beans (or fava beans, chickpeas, marbles etc.)
1. Mark the middle of the width egg carton and draw a light pencil line along the entire length of the carton.
2. With scissors, cut from one end to the other the lid of the egg box in the middle.
3. Glue this half of the lid along its entire length on the other side of the box, so that it is symmetrical to the part that remained attached , as in the photo below:
4. Paint the box the color of your choice.
5. Pass a pearl in each of the 2 pieces of elastic. Fold them in 2 and pass one in the 2nd and one in the 4th cone (in the tip) from the inside of the egg box (help yourself with the tip of scissors, a needle or 'a pencil) and tie the ends individually UNDER the box.
These rubber bands will allow you to close the box by passing them over the box once closed. The bead will prevent the elastic from coming off when the box is opened. Besides, it's pretty!
But if you're in a hurry you can skip this step and start playing right away :-)
Put 4 beans (or 4 marbles) in each cell of your awalé and PLAY!
Rules of the game :I invite you to visit this site for the simple and explicit rules of the awalé game.
When playing, the open half lids will allow you to lay down your crops . To store it, you will close your awalé by folding down these same half-lids and pass the rubber bands around.
Slip the pearls on the box if you wish or leave them below. It's up to you!
You can also varnish your awale. This will make it even more resistant.
I found that the average price of awales is around 20€.
You already save €20 but if you plan to organize tournaments... how many awalés will you need?
And then our own creations are priceless and are a great way to keep the kids busy!
