Owl Bird Wooden Mancala Board Game – Foldable Design with Handmade Batik Pattern – Tabletop Strategy Game for Family Fun & Math Skills – Unique Decor & Gift – Congkak, Sungka, Oware

Description

FREE COWRIE/COWRY SEASHELLS AS MANCALA SEEDS & BATIK CANVAS DUST BAG 

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

SIZE :
Closed/Folded: Length 15" x Width 4.3"
Opened: Length 15" x Width 8.6"

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 more than just a game—it’s a fusion of strategy, skill, and tradition, played and cherished across cultures for centuries. This classic two-player game challenges you to think ahead, outmaneuver your opponent, and capture their pieces.

Ideal as a gift for board game enthusiasts, it’s a fun and engaging way to sharpen logic skills. Whether for 2-person games at home, a competitive board game for couples, or a math board game for kids age 8 and up, mancala is a must-have for your board games collection. Plus, its intricate batik design 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 timelsee 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.

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!