# Turkish Mangala — Mancala — Anatolian strategy board game

> Anatolian strategy board game (iPhone/iPad app by Sahizer BARBAROS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turkish-mangala-mancala/id6790856380 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sahizer BARBAROS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790856382)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 158 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turkish-mangala-mancala/id6790856380/reviews.md

## What is Turkish Mangala?

TURKISH MANGALA — the centuries-old strategy game of Anatolia, now on your phone with a modern design!

Master the game against AI, match with real opponents from around the world, and climb the ELO ladder in weekly tournaments. Learn the rules in minutes — spend a lifetime mastering them.

GAME MODES
• Online match — pair up with real opponents in seconds
• Single player — two AI opponents: Rookie & Master
• Classic Mancala (Kalah) — an alternative rule set for a different experience
• Castle-rule Mangala — complete an opponent pit to exactly 3 stones and turn it into your castle (evening event)
• Weekly tournaments — compete for trophies and rewards
• Invite a friend — create a private room and play with anyone you like
• Live spectating — watch ongoing matches in real time

STUNNING VISUALS
• 15 board styles: Classic Wood, Iron Throne, Fairy Chimneys, Anatolian motifs and more
• 22 stone designs × 36 colors — unique combinations for every board
• 30 avatars inspired by Turkish culture
• 3D stones and fluid animations

COMPETITION & RANKING
• Transparent ELO system with fair matchmaking
• Global leaderboards — race against the best
• Trophy cabinet — show off your tournament wins on your profile
• XP and level system

SOCIAL
• Instant chat — lobby, private messages and tournament chat
• Friend list and invite system
• Blocking, reporting and moderation — a safe place to play
• Profile customization — avatar, name, trophies

12 LANGUAGES
Turkish, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi and more.

SAFE & FAIR
• Anti-farming system blocks fake accounts
• Moderated chat
• One-tap account deletion from within the app

WHY MANGALA?
Mangala (mancala) is an ancient sowing game that builds reasoning, planning and numerical thinking. Educational for kids, mind-sharpening for adults — for everyone from 7 to 70.

Play a quick match over coffee, or prove your mastery in the weekly tournament. Download Turkish Mangala now and rediscover Anatolia's oldest game of strategy!

Feedback and suggestions: barbarosgamestudios@gmail.com
Privacy policy: https://onlinemangala.web.app/privacy.html
Terms of service: https://onlinemangala.web.app/terms.html


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.2 — 2026-08-20

• Fixed a password being requested when joining tournaments
• Fixed not being taken into your tournament match
• Fixed being removed from a tournament after a connection drop
• Improved the messages shown when the connection fails
• Fixed the display at the top of the Settings screen

### 2.1.1 — 2026-08-17

• Fixed an issue where a password was requested when joining tournaments
• Fixed watching live matches during a tournament
• Fixed the between-rounds screen for players who finish their match early
• Fixed the practice lessons getting stuck in "How to Play"
• The drag-to-move option now works

### 2.1 — 2026-08-11

• More reliable online matchmaking — fixed freezes and being dropped from a match as it starts
• Returning to an unfinished match with "Continue" is now dependable
• Clearer last-move indicator — the pit a stone left and where it landed now stand out
• Tournaments show a round countdown, and a new Castle Champion title was added
• Smaller app size, plus speed and smoothness improvements

### 2.0 — 2026-08-07

• Redesigned tournament results: podium, applause celebrations and a round-by-round journey map
• Redesigned tournament history: trophy cabinet, champions wall and monthly results
• Improved match-end screen — fixed getting kicked out at game over
• Fixed win tracking for back-to-back rematches with the same opponent
• Many small improvements and bug fixes

### 1.9 — 2026-08-07

• Redesigned tournament screens: clearer calendar, registration and pairing views
• Refreshed end-of-match screen
• Fixed issues with win, draw and loss counters
• Stability and performance improvements

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