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Mancala is one of the oldest games, originating in Africa. Basically ancient Excel with pebbles.

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Mancala is a family of “sowing” games played across Africa and beyond, with roots stretching back many centuries. The core mechanic—moving stones through pits—creates surprisingly rich counting strategy.

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