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Play Mancala online
Sow seeds around the board and capture your opponent's stones. Ancient strategy, timeless fun.
2 players, about 10 minutes. Play Mancala with friends using a room code, or solo against Nell. Free, no sign-up, works on your phone.
How to play Mancala
Players
2
Time
~10 min
Goal
Capture the most seeds
Overview
Two players face off across a board of 12 small pits (6 per side) and 2 large stores. Each pit starts with 4 seeds. Take turns sowing seeds to capture more than your opponent.
How to Play
1
Pick up all seeds from one of your 6 pits.
2
Drop seeds one-by-one counter-clockwise into each pit (including your store, skipping opponent's store).
3
If your last seed lands in your store, take another turn.
4
If your last seed lands in an empty pit on your side, capture that seed plus all seeds in the opposite pit.
Strategy Tips
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Aim for free turns by landing your last seed in your store. Set up captures by keeping empty pits on your side when your opponent has seeds opposite them.