# Casual Mancala — Classic African board game

> Classic African strategy board game with adjustable difficulty and offline play. (iPhone/iPad app by CC Games sp. z o.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casual-mancala/id1482111362 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CC Games sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481976814)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,895 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 145 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casual-mancala/id1482111362/reviews.md

## What is Casual Mancala?

Play for free one of the oldest known games Mancala Kalah from Africa. Download Mancala, also known as Mancala Bao, a classic board game which is a smart and funny entertainment.

Play with the computer and choose one of the five levels of difficulty:
- beginner
- easy,
- medium,
- hard,
- expert.

Whether you're a beginner and prefer simple mancala or an expert and prefer to play mancala hard, in our game you will find different mancala levels. Also now, during the game, you can see which level you are playing at.

At the beginning, only an easy level is unlocked. To unlock the mancala levels you need to win at the previous, simpler level. Practice and unlock all four levels of difficulty!

Are you a master of Kalaha Mancala? Be the grandmaster and beat your records at every of the levels.

*TIP* You can touch and hold stones on your or your opponent's side to see how far they'll go. Thanks to the highlighted cups now it's easier to find the best move!

*Undo your moves*
Have you made a mistake? Undo your move and try new tactics.

*Do you like Mancala Kalah?*
Now, with the "share" button in the game, you can easily send a link to the game to a friend! This is also a perfect board game to download for kids.

*Settings Mancala single player*
You can choose language and turn on / off sound or music effects. Download Mancala free and play a game offline.

*Mancala Rules*
The game board consists of two rows. Each player owns six cups or holes and one reservoir, a large cup also named mancala zone. At the beginning of the game, the player finds four stones (or pieces) in every cup.

Players put stones repeatedly in a counterclockwise direction. To begin, the player takes the stones from any cup on his side of the game board - leaving empty this cup that he has already taken the stones. The player put pieces through all twelve cups and his mancala zone (which is on the right of the gameboard) but not the opponent's reservoir (on the left of the gameboard).

*Go-again play*
If the last stone lands in your reservoir, the turn is yours and you can take another move.

*Cross-capture*
If the last stone lands in an empty cup on your side of the board and there is one or more stones in the adjacent hole on your opponent's side of the mancala board, you capture these opponent's stones and yours last one.

*End of the game*
The game ends if all six cups on the side of each player are empty. The one who has more pieces captured in his mancala zone wins.

*Different names of Mancala games*
Games from the same group have various rules and names. The most popular ones are:
- Mancala Bao - a complex strategy game of Kenya, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Comoros, Malawi and some areas of Burundi. The board size is 4×8.
- Mancala Kalah - known as the children's game . The board size is 2×6 with reservoirs.
- Kalaha Mancala - played in the central part of Africa.
- Oware or Awele also known as Ayo, Awari, Ouri or J’odu. This is the national game of Ghana. The board is 2×6 with reservoirs.

## Key features

- Multiple difficulty levels
- Unlockable levels
- Offline play
- Undo moves
- Touch and hold for move preview
- Adjustable sound and music

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny feathers pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small feathers pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium feathers pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big feathers pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Mancala Premium | $16.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Casual Mancala?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 🏆 Good for practicing and improving
- 💎 Great graphics and animations
- 🌍 Can play with real-life stones

**Cons**

- 🤖 Easy mode is too difficult, but medium mode is too easy
- 📺 Too many long and unskippable ads
- 🤯 Weird game mechanics and rules not clearly explained
- 🔄 Inability to undo moves as promised
- 🤖 AI opponent cheats or plays unfairly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after ads
- Rules not implemented correctly (e.g., game not ending when mandala is empty)
- Online mode doesn't work as expected

**Most requested features**

- Add two-player mode
- Provide clear instructions and tutorials
- Implement difficulty settings more consistently
- Reduce ads or offer an ad-free purchase option
- Fix issues with undo functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casual-mancala/id1482111362/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Stuck at intro

*2026-06-27, version 1.0.26*

So I was really excited to play this game I bet it’s really nice except every time I get in the game I’m just stuck at the intro with music and I can’t do anything :(

### 1/5 — Cheaters.

*2026-06-24, version 1.0.26*

Why play the game if all you do is move one seed each game and its the only move you do . Every second game i do on any challenge has been players doing just that. I recommend adding a way to report those types of players. Its super annoying when you can actually play the game and use your brain to keep the game going you dont have to win right off the bat . But only moving one singular seed every single move or game is considered cheating if you were to play this in real life. ABSOLUTELY INSANE especially knowing half of you are adults. Full grown adults playing just to cheat their way out of the game . Btw when they do this its impossible to beat them bc they do it on purpose.

### 1/5 — Bot cheating

*2026-05-05, version 1.0.26*

This game is rigged to end quickly so I can watch more ad time vs game time. The probability is not adding up.

### 4/5 — Pretty Good but a few flaws

*2025-09-16, version 1.0.26*

Beginner mode is easy, but there is some weird thing going on with easy mode. It is VERY hard! I can barely win 20% of games. The AI plays very capably!  Yet, when I go to medium mode, I’ve won the vast majority of my games. I’ve only played one hard game and won that. But again, EASY mode is impossible. Weird.

Oh, and too many long ads. I always quit after one game and shut down the app.  That way, I don’t face any ads.

### 1/5 — What is this?

*2025-02-20, version 1.0.26*

I just learned how to play yesterday and I am really good I beat the robot 42-6 I won but after you put the last marble down you can’t pick it up! Like what the heck!

### 5/5 — Game of the Earth

*2025-02-17, version 1.0.26*

I like this game because you can play it with stones in real life!

### 4/5 — I liked it

*2025-02-06, version 1.0.26*

It’s pretty good

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2024-12-13, version 1.0.26*

I have access to WiFi but it will not load no matter how long I have it open and loading.

### 3/5 — Ads

*2024-07-31, version 1.0.26*

Un-skippable ads after every single round is crazy. I get it. But it’s so excessive. There’s better ways to incorporate ads into a game without making it nearly impossible to play. This is the best mancala game on the market but it’s unfortunately been ruined. And seeing how this is the main thing that people complain about and nothing has changed in two years, it seems like we’re just out of luck. How unfortunate.

### 1/5 — The app cheats

*2024-07-24, version 1.0.26*

This app literally just cheated. Horrible game

## Frequently asked questions about Casual Mancala

### What is Casual Mancala?

Casual Mancala is a digital version of the classic African board game Mancala, also known as Kalah or Bao. It offers a single-player experience where you can play against the computer across five different difficulty levels.

### How do I play Mancala?

The game involves two players, each with six cups and a reservoir. Players distribute stones counterclockwise. The goal is to capture more stones than your opponent by strategically landing the last stone in your reservoir or by capturing opponent stones from empty cups.

### Is Casual Mancala free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It does include ads and offers in-app purchases, which may be used to enhance the experience or remove ads.

### Can I play Mancala offline?

Yes, you can play Mancala offline. The game is designed to be enjoyed without an internet connection, making it convenient for playing anywhere.

### What are the different difficulty levels?

The game features five difficulty levels: beginner, easy, medium, hard, and expert. Initially, only the easy level is unlocked. You must win at a simpler level to unlock the next, more challenging one.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.26 — 2023-02-26

Free gifts? Yes, please!
This version is loaded not only with vivid colors but also with an enormous amount of prizes.
Running out of feathers to start a game? It's not a problem anymore! Thanks to the new list of free products, plenty of gifts are up for grabs that will allow you to indulge in the game!
Get carried away with Mancala!

### 1.0.24 — 2022-04-28

The update of your favorite game is now available!
Here comes an extra splash of color and better functionality!
Scrolling through the game options has never been so smooth and easy.
What else can you expect?
The long-awaited player profile!
Now, you can choose from a great variety of GORGEOUS AVATARS  and type your nickname.
We hope you enjoy the game even more with the new features. 
Good luck!

### 1.0.20 — 2022-03-05

Are you new here? Not sure how to play? Don't worry! The NEW TUTORIAL will deliver everything you need to begin the Mancala adventure. The INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL will help you learn the rules of the game and quickly show how to collect seeds. Don't be afraid to make your first moves. Tap, help seeds find their house, and win!

### 1.0.16 — 2022-02-08

In response to your requests, we have added a *TUTORIAL* to help you better understand mancala. 
Enjoy the game!

### 1.0.10 — 2021-12-21

We've decided to fix some minor bugs to make your *Mancala Premium* experience even more premium. Have fun!

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