Game MANCALA Finished Board with Gemstone Playing Pieces

MANCALA Game Finished Board with Gemstone Playing Pieces - Oldest game in world?

A GAME OF JUDGEMENT, STRATEGY AND PATIENCE

Some historians believe Mancala to be the oldest game in the world.. Mancala's use of counting and estimating make it an ideal family game. The rules are simple yet challenging.

For 2 players. Comes in a folding box used for storage and playing the game.

Mancala is a count-and-capture board game with an ancient heritage. There are hundreds of variants found around the world. The playing equipment can be as simple as stones or seeds as the playing pieces and holes dug in soil or boards with holes as holding cups.

Basics of Mancala
  • Players: The game is played by two players.
  • Age Range: 4+ but possibly more appropriate for ages eight and above.
  • Playing Time: It takes about 15 minutes to play a game, perfect for a coffee break.
  • Genre: Mancala is an abstract board game.
  • Designer: It is a public domain game with roots that can be traced back to between CE 500 and 700.
  • Publisher: Since Mancala is a public domain game, it can be published by any company.

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Like new and complete in folding box used for storage and playing the game.

Data sheet

Gender
Boys & Girls
Age Level
4 Years & Up
Game Type
Board Game
Number of Players
2

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