Grand Oh-Wah-Ree → German. Grand Oh-Wah-Ree is an Oware variant created by Alex Randolph, a famous American game inventor, in 1962. The game was sold as part of a larger series called "Oh-Wah-Ree", which has become a treasured collector's item today. The Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company published several editions between 1962 and 1968. The game can be played by up to four people. The game is rather short and usually ends before move 30.