#38in Board GamesMancala.
What is Mancala.?
Mancala, also known as Kalah, is an ancient board game. Players pick up marbles from the holes on their side and move them counter-clockwise. A move that ends in your home hole lets you move again, and the game ends when all six holes on either side are empty.
Pricing. Mancala. Is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Players interested in ancient board games
- Fans of Kalah or Mancala rules
- Anyone wanting a marble board game on iPhone
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Why this app is in C tier
Mancala. scores 79 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 86, App Store search rank 45, update recency 93. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Mancala (also known as Kalah) is an ancient board game. Pick up marbles from any of bottom holes and move them counter-clockwise. If your move ends at your home hole (right one) you can move again. The game ends when all six holes on either side are empty. The winner is the player with the most marbles in home hole.
Compare in Board Games
| Measure | Mancala. |  101 Okey Plus Rummy Board Game |  Rummikub |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | C | C | C |
| Score | 79 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 79 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.4 ★ |
| Ratings | 36.8K | 7.8K | 14.1K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.5 ★ · 20 reviews | — | 2.8 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 107d ago | 7d ago | 92d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free download | Free download |
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Questions about Mancala.
How do you win?
The winner is the player with the most marbles in their home hole. The game ends when all six holes on either side are empty.
Do you get an extra turn?
Yes. If your move ends at your home hole, which is the right one, you can move again.
Does the app offer multiplayer or computer opponents?
Not stated on the App Store.
Is Mancala. free?
Mancala. is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Mancala. good for?
Mancala. is built for players interested in ancient board games, fans of kalah or mancala rules, anyone wanting a marble board game on iPhone. It sits in the board games list on AppTierList.
Is Mancala. worth it?
Mancala. is C tier, ranked #38 of 40 board game apps with a score of 79 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 36,828 ratings. 37 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Mancala. compare to 101 Okey Plus Rummy Board Game?
Mancala. is C tier at 79; 101 Okey Plus Rummy Board Game is C tier at 80. 101 Okey Plus Rummy Board Game ranks higher. Mancala. is free to download, with in-app purchases, 101 Okey Plus Rummy Board Game is free to download.
How often is Mancala. updated?
Mancala. was last updated on 2026-07-05, 107 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Board Games
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 79 / 100
- Rank in list
- #38 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 36,828
- Recent reviews
- 4.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (107 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Games
- Good for
- Players interested in ancient board games, Fans of Kalah or Mancala rules, Anyone wanting a marble board game on iPhone
- Requires
- iOS 12.4 or later
- Size
- 85 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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