Duck Mancala Wooden Board Game – Handmade Travel Game Set with Cowrie Shells & Pouch | BALIenJAVA

Duck Mancala Wooden Board Game – Handmade Travel Game Set with Cowrie Shells & Pouch | BALIenJAVA

  • A collection of foldable wooden mancala boards in the shape of ducks with handcrafted batik patterns, along with cowrie shells scattered around.
  • Brown and red color wooden mancala boards in the shape of ducks with handcrafted patterns on a white background.
  • Red and green color wooden mancala board games in the shape of ducks with handcrafted batik patterns, along with cowrie shells scattered around.
  • Foldable wooden mancala boards in the shape of ducks with intricate patterns, shown in folded and opened position.
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$37.50 USD
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Product Description

    This handmade mancala board game set brings a fresh take on one of the world's oldest strategy games through the time-honored art of Javanese batik, making it both beautiful to be played and displayed on your shelf. Crafted by skilled artisans, each board is hand-painted in a traditional wax-resist technique, so no two pieces are ever identical. 

    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

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

    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!

    About Batik – The Art Behind the Board

    Batik, a traditional 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, where the wax is written or drawn (tulis) onto a length of fabric. Inspired by this timeless technique, 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
    - Finishing – The fabric is dried and soaked in a fixing agent to preserve the colors.



    Dimensions

    Features

    • Player: 2 players
    • Age: 8+ and up
    • Authentic batik craftsmanship – Each board is hand-painted using traditional  wax-resist technique passed down through generations, making every piece a unique work of art you won't find anywhere else.
    • Foldable, travel-ready design – Compact dimensions (closed: 15.5" × 4"; open: 15.5" × 8") and packaged with its own travel pouch mean you can take the game anywhere — vacations, family visits, or weekend trips.
    • Complete game set included – Comes with genuine cowrie/cowry seashells as mancala seeds and a matching batik travel pouch plus a smaller seed storage pouch, so everything is ready to play.
    • Doubles as home décor – The batik-patterned surface looks stunning as a display piece when not in use, adding cultural warmth and character to any room.
    • Family-friendly strategy game – Suitable for ages 8 and up (adult supervision required for younger children). A perfect two-player brain game for family game nights.
    • Thoughtful gift idea – This mancala set is ready to give for birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, or any occasion that calls for something memorable.

    Material

    Wood

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