

We plant 5 trees for every product we sell through a partnership with Trees for the Future. The board: the board is 17.5 inches in length and 5. One their turn, a player takes the stones from one of the holes on. To play the ancient and fun game of Mancala you only need two, very simple things the Mancala board and some marbles. The board you receive will be similar to the ones pictured here, but will have its own unique character. In this version, the exact rules are as follows: Each players Mancala is on their right. To begin, every player is given six small bowls and six beans. The goal is to gather as many stones as you can in your mancala (the large bowl at the end of the board). If you are not playing with the capture rule, a simple strategy is to pick a hole on your side of the board and never play any stones from it. Its simple rules and quick "count and capture" action make it a great game for all ages.Įach handmade wooden mancala board is unique due to natural variations in the color and grain of wood. Although there are different types of the game, the fundamental rules remain unchanged.
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Mancala is one name for a game traditionally played in many cultures with a series of holes and small stones. Just include your request when you check out.ĭimensions: 18" long, 6.75" wide, 1" thick We'd also be happy to include a gift message. Gifts: If you're having this shipped directly to the gift recipient, please let us know and we will leave out the packing slip/receipt with price info. Place the Mancala board between the two players so that each player has 6 cups facing them. Set up the board and distribute four stones into each of the cups.

Mancala is a two-player game and all you need is a Mancala board and the 48 pieces, called stones, that go with it. We'll send a proof for your approval before we engrave the board, so please watch for that message.įind inspiration for engraving text here. The main goal of the Mancala is to collect most of the seeds in the store, but it is the goal of the two and three rows of the games. Gather two players, a Mancala Board, and forty-eight stones. Select the "Custom engraved" option and enter your request in the box provided. RULES PLAYER A M A N C A L A B M L A PLAYER B PLAYER A B M M A N C A L A B C A Illustration 1 Illustration 2. Place the gameboard between both players as shown. Set Up: Refer to Illustration 1 as you set up and play the game. Each handmade wooden mancala game board comes with instructions and a set of multi-colored cats eye glass playing pieces in a cotton bag.Ĭustom engraving: Add a message, names, or a date to the bottom of your mancala board. Contents: Mancala board, 48 multi-colored stones. Our handcrafted mancala boards are made using solid cherry or walnut and a traditional hand-rubbed finish.
