
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,084
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Bao
- 2 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 3.4/5

Rules assistance for Hus
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Hus is a board game for 2 players and 40 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Mancala.
Hus is played in Namibia by the Damara (Berg-Dama), Namaqua, Herero, Kanyama, Ndonga, Kwangari, Mbukushu, Shambyo and Hei||om in Namibia. It is also spelled ||hūs. It is part of the Kalah Family of games. The Hus edition published by Falke has a wooden board with 32 holes arranged in 4 rows. In Africa, versions exist with 8 - 24 holes. In Africa, the larger boards are preferred by serious players. More information: http://mancala.wikia.com/wiki/Hus
Hus supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Hus is 40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
Hus has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Hus belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Mancala. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Hus as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.