Meet the Mancala
Play Mancala (Kalah) against the computer at three levels or pass-and-play with a friend. Captures, free turns and automatic scoring.
- Free to use
- No signup
- Nothing to install
- Runs in your browser
Illustration. Open the tool for the real thing.
What is the Mancala?
Mancala is an ancient sowing game. Pick one of your pits and drop its stones one by one around the board.
End in your store for a free turn; end in your own empty pit to capture the stones opposite. The player with the most stones in the store wins.
3 steps to your result
Open the tool and follow along. Nothing to install.
What you get
Three AI levels.
Full Kalah rules.
Live scores.
Tracks wins.
AZRS tools are free to open and use.
It opens in your browser, so there is nothing to download.
Used for
Pick one to see how it fits.
How it compares
A plain look at this tool next to the usual alternative.
| This fun tool | Desktop software | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Nothing to install | Usually an app or program to install |
| Account | No signup | Depends on the product |
| Cost | Free to use | Free or paid, depends on the product |
| Where it runs | In your browser tab | On your computer |
Questions people ask
Which side is mine?
Player 1 is the bottom row, Player 2 the top; the store is on your right.
Is anything uploaded or tracked?
No. Everything runs in your browser. The pits, the stone counts and the computer's moves all run in the page; it remembers only your last mode and difficulty on this device. Classic Mancala vs computer or two players.
Is it free, and do I need an app or account?
Free, and nothing to sign up for. After loading, it does not need the connection. A round goes: Tap one of your pits to sow. Aim for your store. Includes Vs computer or two players; Free turns and captures.
Can two people play on one device?
Yes. Choose the two-player mode and pass the device between turns. Choose the vs computer mode when you want to practise alone.
How do I use the Mancala?
1. Choose a mode. 2. Tap one of your pits to sow. 3. Aim for your store. 4. Most stones wins.
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