Foldable Mancala Wooden Board Game – Elephant Shape with Handmade Batik Pattern – Family Travel Game Set – Kids Math Game – Congkak, Kalah, Warri – Unique Home Decor & Gift Idea

Mancala is one of the oldest strategy game, enjoyed for centuries across cultures. This classic two-player game takes on unique regional forms, from congkak in Malaysia and Brunei to sungkâ in the Philippines each with its own distinctive rules and designs.

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

Who This Mancala Is Best For

• Families with children aged 8 and up
• Gift for nature lovers
• Board game for at-home date night
• Shoppers looking for a beautiful artisan gift
  
• Screen-free entertainment for kids on long journeys by plane or train
  

How to Play Mancala (A Quick Guide)

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

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.

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