Board game cover titled "Butterfly" by Stephen Glenn, depicting a whimsical scene with an anthropomorphic hedgehog holding a magnifying glass and butterflies with cartoonish faces and large wings, published by Rio Grande Games.
| | | | |

Butterfly

ByMichail

Butterfly

Butterfly (or Gulugufe in the Tonga language of Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique) is a two-player abstract strategy game that is related to draughts and Alquerque. It is the same game as Lau kata kati from India, which may suggest a historical connection between the two games. The game is from Mozambique.

Why is Butterfly Popular?

Butterfly is a straightforward game to learn and play, making it a great family board game. The game is also significant because it is a two-player abstract strategy game that is related to draughts and Alquerque.

We are supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, at no extra cost for you. Learn more. 

Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

Hobby: Miniature painting guru, turning pewter into masterpieces
Preferred Game: Dungeons & Dragons, but always up for a board game brawl