# Mancala game

> Classic Mancala board game with strategic stone-moving gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by Eun Junseok.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala-game/id1108025692 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eun Junseok](https://appshunter.io/developer/439258050)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala-game/id1108025692/reviews.md

## What is Mancala game?

It is Mancala game.

First, choose a hole to pick up with stones.
Deposits one of the stones in each hole until the stones run out. 
If you run run into your own stone, deposit one piece in it.

If the last piece you drop is in your own store, you get a free turn.

If the last pice you drop is in an empty hole on your side, you capture that piece and any pieces in the hole directly opposite.

The game ends when all six spaces on one side of the MANCALA board are empty.

Count all the pieces in each stone.

The winner is the player with the most pieces.

## Key features

- Strategic stone movement
- Capture opponent's pieces
- Earn free turns
- End game scoring
- Classic Mancala rules


## Frequently asked questions about Mancala game

### How do you play Mancala game?

Mancala game involves strategically moving stones across the board. You pick up stones from a hole and deposit them one by one into subsequent holes. The goal is to capture your opponent's pieces and end the game with the most stones.

### What are the winning conditions in Mancala game?

The game ends when all six spaces on one side of the Mancala board are empty. Players then count all the pieces in each stone, and the player with the most pieces is the winner.

### Can you get extra turns in Mancala game?

Yes, if the last piece you drop lands in your own store, you are awarded a free turn, allowing you to make another move.

### How does capturing work in Mancala game?

If the last piece you drop lands in an empty hole on your side of the board, you capture that piece and any pieces in the hole directly opposite your opponent's side.

### Is Mancala game available offline?

The provided description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, as a single-player board game adaptation, it is likely playable without an internet connection.

### What devices support Mancala game?

Mancala game is supported on iPhones and iPods, as indicated by the platform compatibility data.

### How often is Mancala game updated?

Mancala game was last updated on May 27, 2016, to version 1.0.1. This suggests infrequent updates since its release in April 2016.

### Does Mancala game have ads?

No, Mancala game does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2016-05-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-bug fixed

### 1.0 — 2016-04-29

No release notes.

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