# AYOMancala — African Strategy Board Game > African Strategy Board Game (iPhone/iPad app by Adolfo Aguilera Luna.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayomancala/id6804466756 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Adolfo Aguilera Luna](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804466758) - Category: Games, Board, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 372 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), European Spanish - Released: 2026-09-23 - Data updated: 2026-10-11 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayomancala/id6804466756/reviews.md ## What is AYOMancala? AYO Mancala brings one of Africa’s great traditional strategy games to your screen. Easy to learn, challenging to master. Plan every move, capture your opponent’s seeds and develop your strategy as you face increasingly demanding challenges. PLAY YOUR WAY • Challenge the AI at different difficulty levels • Play locally with another player • Practice and improve your strategy • Take on the Puzzle of the Day • Compete in weekly challenges PROGRESS AND EARN REWARDS • Gain experience and level up • Complete daily missions • Unlock achievements • Build winning streaks • Earn coins and expand your collection • Discover new boards and customization options MASTER AYO From your first moves to your toughest matches, AYO Mancala rewards planning, observation and tactical thinking. Learn the board, anticipate your opponent and find the move that changes everything. Inspired by the traditional Ayo game played across West Africa, AYO Mancala combines cultural heritage with a modern mobile game experience. Think ahead. Capture wisely. Master the board. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Gold Board | $9.99 | one-time | | Warrior Bundle | $6.99 | one-time | | Shadow Bundle | $9.99 | one-time | | Gold Bundle | $14.99 | one-time | | Small Coin Bowl | $0.99 | one-time | | Medium Coin Pouch | $2.99 | one-time | | Large Coin Jar | $4.99 | one-time | | Royal Coin Chest | $9.99 | one-time | | Founder's Gate | $0.99 | one-time | | Season Pass 1 | $9.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 11.7 — 2026-10-01 New in this update: - Best of 5 (Competitive) now carries over your pits: each round starts with the pits you won in the previous one. Win big and start ahead, or fight back from behind. Sweep 12-0 to take the series instantly. - Fixed the round score after playing a Challenge match. - Cleaner Challenge result screen. Novedades de esta actualización: - Al mejor de 5 (Competitivo) ahora arrastra tus hoyos: cada ronda empieza con los hoyos que ganaste en la anterior. Gana por mucho y empieza por delante, o remonta desde atrás. Barre 12-0 y la serie es tuya al instante. - Corregido el marcador de ronda tras jugar un Desafío. - Pantalla de resultado del Desafío más clara. Nouveautés de cette mise à jour : - Au meilleur des 5 (Compétitif) conserve désormais vos trous : chaque manche commence avec les trous gagnés à la précédente. Gagnez largement pour partir en tête, ou remontez depuis l'arrière. Un 12-0 vous offre la série immédiatement. - Correction du score de manche après une partie Défi. - Écran de résultat du Défi plus clair. ### 11.3 — 2026-09-29 English We’ve made performance and stability improvements for a smoother gaming experience. We’ve also optimized several aspects of AYO Mancala behind the scenes. Español Hemos realizado mejoras de rendimiento y estabilidad para ofrecer una experiencia de juego más fluida. También hemos optimizado varios aspectos internos de AYO Mancala. Français Nous avons amélioré les performances et la stabilité pour offrir une expérience de jeu plus fluide. Nous avons également optimisé plusieurs aspects internes d’AYO Mancala. ### 11.2 — 2026-09-25 AYO Mancala update: · Full Match (12-0) online now works flawlessly — no more round or scoring glitches. · Rewards are now correct in every online format (Quick, Best of 5, Full Match). · The world ranking now shows each player's league at a glance. · More stable matchmaking and round transitions. · Fixes and polish across the game. Thanks for playing! Ẹ ṣé. Actualización de AYO Mancala: · La Partida Completa (12-0) online ahora funciona a la perfección — se acabaron los fallos de rondas y marcador. · Las recompensas son correctas en todos los formatos online (Rápida, Mejor de 5, Partida Completa). · La clasificación mundial ahora muestra la liga de cada jugador de un vistazo. · Emparejamiento y cambio de ronda más estables. · Correcciones y mejoras por todo el juego. ¡Gracias por jugar! Ẹ ṣé. Mise à jour d'AYO Mancala : · La Partie Complète (12-0) en ligne fonctionne désormais parfaitement — fini les bugs de manches et de score. · Les récompenses sont correctes dans tous les formats en ligne (Rapide, Meilleur des 5, Partie Complète). · Le classement mondial affiche désormais la ligue de chaque joueur d'un coup d'œil. · Matchmaking et transitions de manche plus stables. · Corrections et améliorations dans tout le jeu. Merci de jouer ! Ẹ ṣé. ### 11.1 — 2026-09-24 AYO Mancala update: · More stable online matches — no more freezing between rounds. · Fair result when moves run out: remaining seeds now go to the right player. · More reliable matchmaking when two players search at once. · The world ranking now shows each player's league. · Fixes and polish across the game. Thanks for playing! Ẹ ṣé. Actualización de AYO Mancala: · Partidas online más estables — se acabaron los bloqueos al cambiar de ronda. · Resultado justo cuando se agotan los movimientos: las semillas restantes van a quien corresponde. · Emparejamiento más fiable cuando dos jugadores buscan a la vez. · La clasificación mundial ahora muestra la liga de cada jugador. · Correcciones y mejoras por todo el juego. ¡Gracias por jugar! Ẹ ṣé. Mise à jour d'AYO Mancala : · Parties en ligne plus stables — fini les blocages entre les manches. · Résultat équitable quand les coups s'épuisent : les graines restantes vont au bon joueur. · Matchmaking plus fiable quand deux joueurs cherchent en même temps. · Le classement mondial affiche désormais la ligue de chaque joueur. · Corrections et améliorations dans tout le jeu. Merci de jouer ! Ẹ ṣé. ### 1.0 — 2026-09-23 No release notes. ## Apps similar to AYOMancala | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mancala 3D Online](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala-3d-online/id6800130281) | — | Free | Games | | [Realistic Backgammon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realistic-backgammon/id6775264641) | — | Free | Games | | [Classic Bid Whist Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-bid-whist-card-game/id1546101065) | 4.7 (1,133) | Free | Games | | [Whot Naija](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whot-naija/id6739173711) | 2.3 (3) | Free | Games | | [E-Bike Tycoon: Business Empire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-bike-tycoon-business-empire/id1563094263) | 4.7 (53) | Free | Games | | [Imperia Online - Strategy MMO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imperia-online-strategy-mmo/id733757567) | 4.7 (554) | Free | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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