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HomeKids & FamilyToysFogdog Folding Mancala In A Tin
Opinion Summary
A Centuries Old/New Game That Is Better Than 52 Card Pick Up!
by lynus | Mar 17 '03
Pros: Easy to learn, fun game, for the whole family.
Cons: Pieces can easily be lost or sucked up the vacuum. No expense to replace.

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OVERALL RATING
Product Rating: 5.0



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Comments on A Centuries Old/New Game That Is Better Than 52 Card Pick Up!" (5 total)  
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My son got me addicted to this game ... (Reply to this comment)
by elainehn
... a few years ago. We've haven't played lately ... but maybe it's time to dig out the board?!!??

Enjoyed your review!
Elaine
Mar 18 '03
8:10 am PST

We have a cute...... (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
.......version with little animal game pieces and a wooden board. It's a toss up now whether I can win against the nine year old (hopefully this says more about the nine year old than about me). This is definitely a fun game, great write up!

Sue
Mar 18 '03
8:21 pm PST

I've read (Reply to this comment)
by thepremier
that Mancala dates back to ancient Egypt (then again, what doesn't?).

Seems like the ancient predecessor to backgammon.

The Premier.
Mar 18 '03
9:06 pm PST

I have (Reply to this comment)
by AliventiAsylum
this game in one of those 9-in-1 sets that I bought the kids for Christmas. We use it when we go camping and go away. We forgot it in February, but it's with the stuff to go with us to North Carolina next month.

Your review made me look forward to learning it!

Patti
Mar 19 '03
12:32 pm PST

I have... (Reply to this comment)
by jilpie
a computer game series called "Smart Games" and they have a single-player version of this called Solocala. Needless to say, I'm ridiculously bad at it. Math logic= the reason why I fell asleep and out of my chair in algebra I yesterday :D
Mar 28 '03
7:10 pm PST
   

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