How to Play Mancala
Sow seeds and capture opponent pieces in this ancient African strategy board game. Here's everything you need to know to start playing.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Mancala loads instantly in your browser — no downloads required.
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Read the controls: Click a pit to sow from. On mobile, tap and swipe directly in the game area.
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The goal is simple: Sow seeds and capture opponent pieces in this ancient African strategy board game.
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Choose your difficulty and start playing!
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Track your best score — it saves automatically in your browser.
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Use the toolbar to pause, restart, adjust difficulty, toggle sound, or go fullscreen.
Quick Tips
- Control the center of the board early.
- Balance offense and defense.
- Learn opening strategies for an early advantage.