What is Mancala?
Mancala is a count-and-capture with an ancient heritage. There are hundreds of variants found around the world.
The word Mancala is derived from the Arabic word Naqala (na-ka-la), which means “to move” or “to transfer”
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.
More On The Rich History of Mancala
- The History and Culture of MancalaA rich, authoritative text on the historical and cultural significances of Mancala from the Savannah African Art Museum
- The Mancala FamilyIn-depth information on the variations of Mancala from Board Game Geek
How to Play Mancala
- Mancala: How to PlayJust Play on YouTube
- Mancala: Problem Solving GameMathPlayground on YouTube