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
Bamboo Kalaha Mancala Game by Philos
£18.99
Large rectangular bamboo board with polished stone pieces.
Wooden Oware / Mancala Game by Pico Pao
Due 19 Mar 2021
Contemporary-style wooden board with seed playing 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)
Out of stock.
Large size 4 rank Mancala game. Known as Bao in Kenya/Tanzania, Omweso in Uganda.
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.