About Mancala
The board stands upright, with your child's pits on the left, Oomi's on the right and a store at each end. Your child scoops up the seeds of one pit and drops them one by one down the column and around the board. A last seed in their own store earns another go, and the fuller store wins.
How to play
- Tap one of your pits on the left to sow its seeds.
- Finish in your store for another turn, or in an empty pit of yours to capture.
- On a computer, press 1 to 6, or use the arrow keys and Space.
What your child practices
- Counting seeds one by one
- Planning a move ahead
- Watching the other player's side
- Comparing totals
How it grows with your child
YoungAges 6-8
Six pits a side with three seeds in each, and Oomi only thinks one move ahead.
Big KidsAges 8-11
Six pits a side with four seeds in each, and Oomi thinks four moves ahead.
Play together
Play with an egg carton and dried beans at home, counting each seed out loud as you drop it.
