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Description

FREE COWRIE/COWRY SEASHELLS AS MANCALA SEEDS 

WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD │ CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS MUST BE UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION WHILE PLAYING THIS GAME.

SIZE :
Closed/Folded : Length 19.7" x Width 5.1"
Opened : Length 19.7" x Width 10.2"

The painting on the mancala board may vary. Hand-painted by skilled artisans, each with their own distinct style. No two boards are exactly alike, making every piece a one-of-a-kind work of art that adds character and charm to your collection.

Mancala is a classic two-player game that challenges you to think ahead, outmaneuver your opponent, and capture their pieces. In Southeast Asia, mancala takes on unique regional forms, from congka in Indonesia to sungkâ in the Philippines, each with distinct artistic designs.

This Large Duck Batik Mancala Game Set is both an engaging game and a stunning handmade piece. Perfect for board game lovers, it’s one of the best board game gifts for adults and kids, whether as a birthday gift for board game enthusiasts, a competitive board game for couples, boredom busters, or a math board game for kids age 10 and up. Plus, its beautiful craftsmanship makes it a unique decor piece when not in play.

Batik, a traditional Indonesian art from Java, uses a wax-resist dyeing technique. This technique has been practised for centuries. The word batik comes from the Javanese amba ("to write") and titik ("dots or points"), reflecting its detailed craftsmanship.

Batik tulis is the oldest form of batik making in Indonesia, where the wax is written or drawn (tulis) onto a length of fabric. Inspired by this heritage, we’ve applied the same intricate process to the wood surface of our mancala board games.

The batik-making process involves three key stages:
- Mencanting – Wax is applied using a canting tool to create intricate patterns.
- Mewarna – The fabric is dyed, with waxed areas resisting color, traditionally using natural dyes from the soga tree (Peltophorum pterocarpum).
- Finishing – The fabric is dried and soaked in a fixing agent to preserve the colors.

This timeless technique, now adapted to wood medium, enhances our mancala boards with rich cultural artistry.

How to Play Mancala

Setting Up

Place the board lengthwise between two players. Each player controls the seven 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!