Wadi

The Wadi are a humanoid race from the Gamma Quadrant. The species enjoy playing games, and possessed an advanced game known as Chula, in which people are transported into a reality where they are the game pieces. They use klon peags as a currency and alpha-currant nectar is a priceless Wadi beverage.

In 2369, a Vulcan ship exploring the Gamma Quadrant made contact with the Wadi, who sent a delegation led by Master Surchid Falow. They were more interested in playing dabo in Quark's than making first contact with Benjamin Sisko and his crew. After Falow discovered Quark had been cheating him, Falow started a game of Chula, placing Sisko, Kira Nerys, Jadzia Dax and Julian Bashir as game pieces. The four made their way through the perils of the game, until Quark lost and they reappeared in Quark's bar. Falow assured them they were never in any danger. (DS9 episode: "Move Along Home")

Facity Sleedow, a female Wadi, served as first officer of the Even Odds in the 2370s. The ship had several other Wadi serving aboard, as well as Coamis, who was part Wadi. (DS9 novel: Rising Son)

Additional references

 * SCE: War Stories