Handmade Tabby Cat Mancala Board Game Set with Cowrie Shell Seeds & Pouch

A whimsical cat-shaped strategy game for cat lovers, hand-painted with traditional wax-resist technique. Available in two unique colorways, each board is one of a kind. Whether you're playing, gifting, or displaying it on a shelf, this mancala set is as beautiful as it is fun.

Important Information

• Safety: ⚠️ Cowrie shells are a choking hazard. Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult at all times during gameplay.
• Pricing & customs: the listed price excludes any sales tax and import costs. The buyer is responsible for the additional duties or taxes that may incur. 

What's Included

• 1 cat mancala board game
• 2 travel pouches (1 for mancala, 1 for storing game seeds)
• Free cowrie shells as the game's playing seeds

Best for:

• Gift for cat lovers and cat parents
• Family game night with children aged 8 and up
  
• Cat-themed home or desk décor
• Board game collectors seeking artisan pieces
• Screen-free activity for long journeys on planes and trains
• Anyone who enjoys playing Mancala, Oware, or Kalaha 

How to Play Mancala

Setting Up

Place the board lengthwise between two players. Each player controls the five pits closest to them and their Store (the large pit on their right).

Gameplay

• Each player's score is the number of seeds in their Store.
• Fill all small pits with seeds, except the Stores.
• On your turn, pick up all seeds from one of your pits and drop them one by one counterclockwise, including your Store but skipping your opponent’s Store.

Winning the Game

The game ends when one player’s pits are empty. The opponent collects any remaining seeds in their pits and adds them to their Store. The player with the most seeds in their Store wins!