Mancala & Oware Games

If Africa were a nation, then Mancala would be the National Game of Africa. There are hundreds of versions of Mancala played throughout Asia and Africa. Played to a high level in West Africa and the Caribbean, Oware Mancala is now a familar sight across Europe and America. Mancala is played to international competition level but is simple to learn and is a fascinating game with hidden depths for both adults and children alike.

Pencil Oware Mancala Game - Gye Nyame Symbol, Bonduc Seeds

Out of stock.

Pencil board with Gyn Nyame decoration & bonduc seed playing pieces - made in Ghana.

Pencil Oware Mancala Game - Sankofa Symbol, with Bonduc Seeds

Out of stock.

Pencil board with Sankofa decoration & bonduc seed playing pieces - made in Ghana.

Oware / Mancala Game - Stained Black with Bonduc Seeds

Out of stock.

Pencil design Oware board, stained black with bonduc seed playing pieces - made in Ghana.

Extended Pencil Oware - Akoben symbol

Out of stock.

Extended Pencil Oware game - with stores at either end for the captured seeds

Wooden Oware Game with Seeds

Out of stock.

Authentic wooden Oware set with real Bonduc seeds.

Philos Large Mancala - Kalaha

From £22.49

Large Beech wood Mancala game with coloured stones.

Bamboo Kalaha Mancala Game by Philos

£17.99

Large rectangular bamboo board with polished stone pieces.

Wooden Oware / Mancala Game by Pico Pao

£46.99

Contemporary-style wooden board with seed playing pieces.

Folding Kalaha Mancala Game by Philos

£28.49

Folding wooden board with polished stone pieces.

Four Rank Mancala (Bao, Hus, Omweso) - travel version

£31.99

4 rank Mancala game of great complexity from East Africa. Known as Bao in Kenya/Tanzania, Omweso in Uganda.

Four Rank Mancala (Hus, Omweso, Bao)

£44.99

Large size 4 rank Mancala game. Known as Bao in Kenya/Tanzania, Omweso in Uganda.

Philos 4 Player Mancala

£37.99

Wooden Mancala game for up to 4 players.

Spare Bonduc seeds for Oware / Mancala

Out of stock.

Spare playing pieces for Oware and other Mancala games

Mancala History

To learn more about the History and types of Mancala and Oware, visit the Online Guide to Traditional Games.

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Set of Oware/ Mancala Seeds

Spare set of 50 Bonduc seeds for Mancala / Oware

Set of Bonduc seeds for Oware/ Mancala games. Set contains 50 seeds, 48 for play and 2 spare. Not suitable for children under 5.

Oware game, Extended Pencil folding

Extended Pencil folding Mancala Oware game (with seeds, Mahogany)

Genuine Extended Pencil folding Oware game from Ghana, hand-made in Mahogany. Has 2 storage holes for captured Bonduc seeds. Good starter set.

Four Rank Mancala (Bao, Hus, Omweso)

The East African strategy game of four rank Mancala. Complex traditional game also known as Bao, Omweso or Hus. Same day dispatch

Four Rank Mancala (Hus, Omweso, Bao)

Large size four rank mancala. East African strategy game also known as Bao, Omweso or Hus. Complex traditional game. Quick dispatch.

Philos Large Mancala - Kalaha

Beautiful, large wooden Mancala or Kalaha game from Philos with lovely coloured stones. A classic strategy game of African origin.

Philos 4 Player Mancala

An unusual / untraditional Mancala game for up to 4 players from Philos. A fun game to play with the family. Quick dispatch.

Wooden Oware Game with Seeds

An authentic wooden Oware / Mancala game with real seeds as playing pieces. A folding board with a decorative lid design. Next day delivery available.