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Mancala

Bamboo Mancala

Schylling's line of Panda's Picks Eco-Friendly Games are made from bamboo, the ultimate sustainable, 100% biodegradable material.This is an attractive little version of the ancient game of Mancala. The object of Mancala is to accumulate the most pieces through a series of moves and captures. Two players sit facing each other with the board between them. The board consists of two rows of 6 small pits with a large pit at each end called a reservoir or scoring pit. The small pits hold the pieces to be played and the reservoirs hold the captured pieces.This Mancala board folds out to measure about 12 1/2" x 3 3/4" and comes with all natural stones as playing pieces.Please note: Instructions for Mancala are not included, but can be easily obtained online or byCLICKING HERE.		MANCALA

This ancient game is believed to have originated some 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The name is derived from the Arabic verb naqala, which means 'to move'. Boards were carved of wood, cut into stone, or simply dug into the ground. Playing pieces consisted of various objects including beans, nuts, seeds, stones, etc. As word of the game spread, it became more popular in Asia and Africa and is now played throughout the world! The object of Mancala is to accumulate the most pieces through a series of moves and captures. Two players sit facing each other with the board between them. The board consists of two rows of 6 small pits with a large pit at each end called a reservoir or scoring pit. The small pits hold the pieces to be played and the reservoirs hold the captured pieces. There are many different variations of Mancala games played worldwide. The rules that come with this board provide challenging and entertaining forms of play for you to enjoy. This board measures approximately 17 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 3/4".		Mancala - Solid Wood Folding

This Mancala – Solid Wood Folding edition is played on a hinged wooden board that folds neatly in half for efficient storage. The set includes 48 colored glass stones and instructions for play. The folded board measures 8.75” x 5.5” x 1/5” and opens to 17.75” x 5.5” x .75”. Mancala is a two-player game with a playing surface made up of 14 pits (2 large and 12 small) arranged in a rectangle. Players pick up pieces from one pit and distribute them, one per pit, counterclockwise. The pit where the last piece falls, determines which pieces are captured and how many you may add to your scoring pit. The winner is the person with the most pieces when the game ends.
Mancala - The African Stone Game

This Mancala – The African Stone Game is a lovely edition of the ancient stone-moving game from Africa. The smooth wood board measures 17” x 5.25” and comes with a complete set of colored glass stones in a cloth drawstring bag—and all at a very affordable price! Mancala is a two-player game with a playing surface made up of 14 pits (2 large and 12 small) arranged in a rectangle. Players pick up stones from one pit and distribute them, one per pit, counterclockwise. The pit where the last stone falls determines which pieces are captured and how many you may add to your scoring pit. The winner is the person with the most pieces when the game ends.		Mancala - Wood Folding

This folding Mancala board is made of solid wood. It includes the solid wood folding hinged board, 48 colored glass stones, and complete instructions. The board measures 8.75" by 5.25" by 1.5" folded, and 17.75" by 5.25" by .75" unfolded.		Mancala 4

Mancala 4 is an ingenious way to include two extra players in the fun! The hinged Mancala 4 board opens up to a roomy 16” x 16” x 3/4” with double the amount of pits and stones of a normal two-person game. Instructions for play are included, and when you’re done, the board folds shut and latches securely for easy storage or travel. Mancala is a stone moving game with a playing surface made up of small and large pits. Players pick up stones from one pit and distribute them, one per pit, counterclockwise. The pit where the last stone falls determines which pieces are captured and how many you may add to your scoring pit. The winner is the person with the most pieces when the game ends.
Mancala Replacement Gem Stones

Mancala Replacement Gem Stones come in a 10-ounce bag containing 70 to 80 stones that range in size from 3/4” to 1” diameter. Stones are a wide variety of translucent colors and are perfect for Mancala, or any game that requires markers or place-holders.
  
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