Portable Wooden Mancala Board Game – Foldable Design with Handmade Batik Pattern – Colorful Handpainted Craft – Strategy Game for Family Fun – Educational Math Game – Unique Gift Idea

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 12.75" x Width 4.55"
Opened : Length 25.75" x Width 4.55"

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 timeless tradition of strategy and skill, 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 distinct rules and designs.

Ideal as a birthday gift for board game enthusiasts, a competitive board game for couples, boredom busters, or a math board game for kids age 8 and up. Additionally, its design with handle makes it easy to carry anywhere. 

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. 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.

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!