Foldable Wooden Mancala Board Game – Fish Design with Batik Pattern – Classic 2-Player Strategy Game for Family Fun & Math Skills – Unique Home Decor & Gift

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 17" x Width 4"
Opened=  Length 17" x Width 8"

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 board game that challenges you to think ahead as you move small stones, beans, or seeds across a beautifully crafted board, aiming to outsmart your opponent and capture their pieces.

It takes on unique forms across Southeast Asia, from congka in Indonesia to sungkâ in the Philippines. This beautifully handmade Fish Mancala Game Set is perfect for any occasion—whether as a birthday gift for board game lovers, a competitive board game for couples, or a fun way to develop math skills for kids. Ideal for 2-person games at home, family game nights with kids or teens, and board game collectors, it’s a must-have for anyone who loves a good strategy game. When not in play, its intricate batik design makes it a unique decor piece.

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 technique, we’ve applied the same intricate process to the wood surface of our mancala board games, enhancing the 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.

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!