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Mancala+

Mancala+

by Spiny Software

565 ratings
107 reviews
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Released
October 4, 2008
Updated
February 15, 2010

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Spiny Software
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Experience the classic African board game with a digital twist. Challenge a computer opponent with adjustable difficulty or play against a friend. Offers standard Kalah rules with options for starting seeds per pit.

✓Play against AI opponent
✓Local multiplayer mode
✓Selectable difficulty levels
✓Adjustable starting seeds per pit
✓Standard Kalah rules implementation
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What users say about Mancala+

Reviews of Mancala+ are mixed: the game is rated 3.1/5 from 565 App Store ratings. What users like most: fast gameplay, great graphics and design. Top complaints: crashes and compatibility issues with iOS 11, doesn't always follow standard Mancala rules. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast gameplay
  • 👍Great graphics and design
  • 💡Adjustable difficulty levels
  • 👍Challenging AI opponent
  • 🚀Quick to learn

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and compatibility issues with iOS 11
  • 🐛Doesn't always follow standard Mancala rules
  • 🐛Confusing gameplay and lack of instructions
  • 🔋Animation is too fast to follow
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What's New in Mancala+

1.1.2

February 15, 2010

- Updated for OS 3.1

User reviews

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Fun, but doesn't work w/iOS 11

Fun, but doesn't work w/iOS 11. Sadness!!!
ABArchangel Beth

Save your time

Crashes and doesn't play !
I get an error message and it does nothing.
There is other versions of this game.
JJpooh88

Don't bother

Have installed, uninstalled, installed, uninstalled, installed, uninstalled???
Will not load.
Aadpalmeraaron

It'll either crash, or take you to a frozen screen.

Every time.
DSDylan Dakota Shimer-Whitehead

Does not work with iPhone 6

I brought this app and it worked great for a while. It apparently has not been updated and does not work with my iPhone 6.
PParchos
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes on certain iOS versions

Bug

Incompatible with newer iOS updates

Bug

Incorrect game mechanics and rule enforcement

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add instructions and tutorial for new players

Feature

Provide option to slow down animation speed

Feature

Allow listening to music during gameplay

Feature

Implement online/multiplayer mode

Feature

Add more difficulty levels and customization options

Feature

FAQ

What is Mancala+?

Mancala+ is a digital version of the classic African board game Mancala. It allows you to play against a computer opponent with adjustable difficulty or against another person locally on the same device. The game implements standard Kalah rules.

What are the key features of Mancala+?

Key features include playing against a computer opponent with selectable difficulty levels, a human vs. human mode for local multiplayer, and the ability to choose between 3 to 6 starting seeds per pit. It follows standard Kalah rules for gameplay.

How much does Mancala+ cost?

Based on the provided information, Mancala+ is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting it is entirely free to play.

What are the rules of Mancala+?

This version uses standard Kalah rules. Players sow seeds counterclockwise, get a free turn if their last seed lands in their store, and can capture opponent's seeds if their last seed lands in an empty pit on their side opposite a pit with seeds. The game ends when a player has no seeds left, and the winner is the one with the most seeds in their store.

Can I play Mancala+ offline?

Yes, the game offers a human vs. iPhone mode, indicating that you can play against the computer without an internet connection. The human vs. human mode also does not require an internet connection as it is played locally.