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Mancala - Africa's Ancient Count and Capture Game

We now venture into Africa, where the game of Mancala has been a beloved pastime for centuries. Mancala is not just one game, but a family of games that share a common gameplay mechanic - counting and capturing.

Played on a board with two rows of six pits, each player starts with a certain number of seeds in each pit. The objective is to capture more seeds than your opponent by strategically moving your seeds around the board. Mancala is a game that requires careful planning and foresight, making it a highly engaging and educational game.