Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mancala
Noun
/mənˈkɑːlə/
Definition
Mancala is a family of board games often played by sowing or capturing seeds or stones in pits or holes.
Examples
- As children, we spent hours playing mancala on our backyard patio.
- Many cultures have their versions of mancala, each with unique rules.
- The ancient Egyptians played a version of mancala that dates back to 1400 BC.
Meaning
The term ‘mancala’ refers both to the type of games played and to the specific game that involves strategic movement of pieces and capturing.
Synonyms
- game of strategy
- board game
