Mancala rules at a glance
Each player owns seven small pits and the large store at their right-hand end. Pick up every seed from one of your pits and sow them one by one counter-clockwise. If your last seed drops into your store you move again; if it lands in an empty pit on your side, you capture the seeds opposite. When one side runs out of seeds the game ends, and the fuller store wins.
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FAQ
Which way do the seeds go?
To your right as you look at your row — counter-clockwise from above. You sow into your own store and skip your opponent’s.
How many seeds per pit should I choose?
Four gives a quick, light game; five is longer with more counting. Seven matches traditional sungka: 98 seeds in play and plenty of big captures.
Can I play without an account?
Yes. Games against the AI and pass-and-play on one device need no sign-in. Online matches and rankings need a GameNow account.
How do I play with a friend?
Tap “Invite a friend” to create a room with a code and link. When your friend opens the link they join instantly, and the game starts as soon as both players are in.
Is there a time limit?
Online games allow 45 seconds per move. If time runs out, a random legal pit is played for you, and the clock gets shorter if you keep missing turns.