Mancala is a game that is popular around the world. In fact, it is one of the oldest known games on earth that is still played today. Let's take a look at some key points of a winning Mancala strategy that will help you be a champion.
Your Opening Moves
When you have the first move, a winning strategy is to start with the 3rd hole open so that your last stone will land in the Mancala. This gives you a second move plus scores a point.
Stay Focused On Reaching Your Mancala
The best strategy for reaching your Mancala is to make moves that always allow you to move again. To do this, your last seeding stone needs to land in your own Mancala.
Make the Most of Your Rightmost Pit
This is a great technique to remember: Empty the rightmost holes as soon as possible. This allows you to accelerate reaching your Mancala while voiding having to pass stones to your opponent if more than one stone accumulates in the rightmost hole.
Be Aggressive
While you obviously want to focus on reaching your Mancala on each turn, if this isn't possible, at least aim to capture stones from your opponent's side of the board. Much like the game of chess, one of the keys to success is planning ahead and predicting the opponent's moves, and choosing your moves accordingly.