Square Root Games 0021 Four-Player Mancala in Natural Finish Solid Hardwood

by Square Root

Product Features

• The Object: The most "stones" wins.
• Manacala for 4 players!
• Exercise your Brain.
• This Puzzle made from quality Hardwood will become an instant Family Heirloom

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 16 x 0.8 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000051ZGU
• Item model number: 0021
• Our recommended age: 7 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,551 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Finally a mancala game for more than two players! Beautifully designed to offer the same challenging style of play as regular mancala while accomodating 2 to 4 players. The mancala board folds in half for easy storage and travel with the glass "stones" inside.

Product Description

The Worldwise Imports Folding 4-Player Mancala Set adds a whole new level of intensity to this classic game of strategy! The Solid wood game board includes patented rules for 2, 3, or 4 person play. When the game is over, the board latches shut for convenient travel and storage. Includes marbles and die for game play.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Board is great, everything else so so, December 30, 2009

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MEA (USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Square Root Games 0021 Four-Player Mancala in Natural Finish Solid Hardwood (Toy)

I've only played this game a handful of times, but remember how much fun I'd had. I got this one so the whole family could play. While the wood board is great, I don't like the glass playing pieces. For starters, they always feel just a little sticky, like they need to be washed. And upon arrival, several of the pieces were broken. I'll probably be buying more durable pieces soon to replace the ones sent. Because I'd only played a few times and years ago at that, I didn't know how to play. Well, the instructions were worthless. I tried to play a game with my kids and follow the instructions, but they don't explain how a turn ends or continues, what a capture is (there's no mention of capture at all) or how to end the game or how a person wins. I had to go online to find simple instructions so I could play. They playing pieces and instructions should be of better quality to match the board.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the Board Games Editor at BellaOnline.com, January 9, 2006

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Megan Romer (Lafayette, LA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Square Root Games 0021 Four-Player Mancala in Natural Finish Solid Hardwood (Toy)

Mancala is one of the most popular board games in the world, and one of the oldest; game boards have been found in Egypt dating back to 1400 B.C. It's a relatively simple game that only requires counting, and it's very fun, for both kids and adults.

Most Americans who are familiar with the game are only familiar with the two-player version, but throughout the world, people play mancala with three, four or even more people. Why not try it for yourself with this board?

The board itself is nicely crafted out of wood, and folds for super-easy storage. Give it a try! You'll be glad you did.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great family fun!, January 19, 2009

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GlennAcres (South Carolina) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Square Root Games 0021 Four-Player Mancala in Natural Finish Solid Hardwood (Toy)

Excellent game for family fun! We have played 2 man mancala for several years, but now the whole family can play together. Enhances critical thinking skills and strategic thinking for our children. Highly recommended!