Seega (‘siga’ pronounced) is a board game that was and is played mainly by Egyptians and Somalis, but variants are also known in Asia. However, opinions differ on the age of the game. It is certain that Seega was played at the end of the 18th/beginning of the 19th century. But several playing fields were also found carved into the roof stones of the temple in Kurna (Upper Egypt), which was begun in 1400 BC, including Seega. However, it is not possible to determine whether the playing fields were created during the construction of the temple or much later. The game is played on a playing field with 5x5 squares, the players receive 12 pieces each. However, variants of 7x7 and 9x9 fields with correspondingly more pieces are also known.
Our board games are burnt onto leather, making them durable. And the game almost packs itself for transport. All you have to do is press the game down slightly with one finger in the centre of the playing field, pull the string and the game has packed itself. It should stay that way for transport. So all you have to do now is push the bead up to the bag that has just formed and the game is packed ready for travelling. The games can be used in this way on hikes, on bike tours, in the car or even on long flights. The games are packed so small that the pocket of a jacket is sufficient to take this pleasant form of entertainment with you.
