Mancala is one of the oldest games still played today. It's no surprise that a game with thousands of years of history can be played in many ways.

Polished Rich Wood Grain Mancala Board

What You Need

Mancala has existed for thousands of years because it's easy to play. You don't need extravagant equipment to enjoy this game.

Your Purpose

The goal of the player is to gather more seeds in their pit than their opponent.

The Gameplay

Although this game is intellectually challenging, the gameplay is quite straightforward and simple. Players simply take and deposit their pieces into the pits sequentially.

How to Win

Players should be careful which pits they choose as the goal of the game is to get more pieces in their designated, large pit.