Mancala is one of the oldest board games in the world, and this version uses the popular Kalah rules. Each side has six pits and a store. Pick a pit and its seeds are sown one by one around the board. Land your last seed in your store to play again, or in an empty pit on your side to capture the seeds opposite. When one side runs out, the fullest store wins. Play the computer on Easy, Medium or Hard, choose 3 to 6 seeds per pit, or play a friend on the same device.
How to play
- Choose vs computer or 2 players, and how many seeds start in each pit.
- On your turn, pick one of your six pits; its seeds are sown counter-clockwise, one per pit.
- Seeds go into your own store but skip your rival's store.
- If your last seed lands in your store, you take another turn.
- If your last seed lands in an empty pit on your side, you capture it and the seeds in the pit opposite.
- When one side is empty the game ends and the player with more seeds wins.
Controls
- Computer
- Click one of your pits to sow it, or use the arrow keys to choose a pit and Enter to play.
- Phone and tablet
- Tap one of your pits to sow its seeds.
Tips
- Count the seeds: a pit that ends exactly in your store gives you a free extra turn.
- Keep an eye on empty pits on the computer's side, they can capture your biggest piles.
- Playing the pit closest to your store first often lets you chain several extra turns.
Questions
- Which Mancala rules does this game use?
- It uses Kalah rules: six pits per side, extra turn when the last seed lands in your store, and captures from an empty pit on your side.
- Can I play with a friend?
- Yes. Choose 2 players on the title screen and take turns on the same device.