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Mancala

One of the most ancient of board games, Mancala has been played in Africa for thousands of years.
Mancala
A profile of the ancient board game Mancala.
Mancala Rules - How To Play Mancala
A simple 'how to' feature explaining the rules to Mancala.
Top 5 Ancient Board Games
Mancala is fourth on my list of the best ancient games. See what games keep it company.
History of Mancala
A nice summary of the game's history, with several photos of game boards. From James Masters.
Make Your Own Mancala Game
A great craft project for kids.
Mancala Snails (Play Mancala Online)
A delightful online game, great for teaching Mancala to children. Instead of stones, players move snails. From Lil'Games.com.
Play Mancala Online
A site offering a different Java implementation of Mancala against a computer opponent.

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