--- product_id: 222966146 title: "TOWO Mancala Kalaha Board Game, Folding Wooden Board with Stones" brand: "toys of wood oxford" price: "R1202" currency: ZAR in_stock: true category: "Toys Of Wood Oxford" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/222966146-towo-mancala-kalaha-board-game-folding-wooden-board-with-stones store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Compact folding design with storage bag 50 natural stone pebbles with smooth edges Solid carbonized bamboo board TOWO Mancala Kalaha Board Game, Folding Wooden Board with Stones **Brand:** toys of wood oxford **Price:** R1202 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ♟️ Elevate your game night with heritage style and strategic flair! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TOWO Mancala Kalaha Board Game, Folding Wooden Board with Stones by toys of wood oxford - **How much does it cost?** R1202 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/222966146-towo-mancala-kalaha-board-game-folding-wooden-board-with-stones) ## Best For - toys of wood oxford enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted toys of wood oxford brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Eco-Chic & Safe:** Sustainably sourced wood with non-toxic finishes, certified to international toy safety standards. - • **Family Fun Meets Brain Boost:** Enhances counting and strategic planning skills for ages 6+, perfect for bonding and brain training. - • **Gift-Ready & Travel-Friendly:** Comes in a stylish box with a drawstring bag—ideal for gifting or on-the-go play. - • **Tactile Elegance in Every Move:** Natural colorful stone seeds offer a premium feel and no bounce gameplay precision. - • **Timeless Strategy, Modern Craftsmanship:** Handmade folding bamboo board blends ancient gameplay with sleek portability. ## Overview The TOWO Mancala Kalaha Board Game is a handcrafted folding bamboo board featuring 50 natural stone pebbles as seeds. Designed for two players aged 6 and up, it combines ancient African gameplay with modern eco-friendly materials and certified safety standards. Compact and portable, it includes a storage bag and instructions, making it perfect for family fun, travel, and gifting while sharpening counting and strategic skills. ## Description Mancala / kalaha is one of the ancient African board game and now been played around the world as one of the most popular family board game. The monballa game is fun to play and easy to learn. One can consider it as sowing and harvesting game as the players sow and capture the seeds. Players take turns scooping up seeds and counting them out one at a time into the pits on the board. When they drop a seed into an empty pit on their side of the board, they capture all the seeds in the opposite pocket. It simple but it requires and reinforces STEM skills like counting and strategic planning. The winner of the game is the player who collects the most seeds! This folding Mancala includes a hinged wooden playing board, 50 natural colourful stone pebbles as seeds, a beautiful drawstring bag and instructions. "Toys of Wood Oxford" or "TOWO" is known for its fine quality, design led, traditional, fun and educational wooden toys. Toys include wooden puzzles, sorting, stacking s, pull-along, Montessori learning, matching, building and construction toys, family games and wooden brain teaser puzzles etc. are exclusively on desertcart. Wooden toys made with pure love and care for our children and the environment. All of the products meet the criteria set by the EC Toy Safety Directive, ASTM F963 and CPSIA Standards, tested and certified by International Accredited Labs. We pride ourselves on providing best and safe wooden toys and first class customer services. We hope our products will bring lots of fun and enjoyment to your children and family. ## Features - Mancala, mankalah, oware or kalaha game is an ancient African games in which players "sow" and "capture" seeds. One can consider it as sowing and harvesting game which perhaps originated with the dawn of civilization. Or it is called as moncalla or manacala or mankala - Beautiful handmade solid sturdy carbonised bamboo hinged folding board (44 CM or 17.32 Inches when open or folded measures 22x13.3x3CM 8.66X5.24X1.18 Inches with smooth inset 12 seeds pits and two stores, total 48 beautiful natural stone pebbles as seeds with 2 extras and comes with fine storage bag. The colourful natural crystals have smooth edges and good feel in the hands; and also it does not bounce out the pit. - The objective of the game: to capture more seeds than one's opponent. Strategies and tactics are required on how to sow more seeds in your own store and get more goes in one turn. Full instruction on how to play is included - Suitable for 2 players from age 6 children and adults. This mancala wooden board game is a great family board game and strategies game. It comes with beautiful colour box, so it is ideal for Christmas and birthday gift for children and adults and as desk or coffee table toys or travel games. These beautiful natural crystals can be used as chakra stones in one's room to purify the energy when not playing the game - Safe and Environmentally Friendly: Toy safety and children's happiness are our top priorities. We make our wooden toys with pure love and care for our children and the environment. Our wooden toys are made of sustainable wood with environmentally friendly and non-toxic paints. It conforms to EN71 and CPSA Standard and is tested and is certified by International Accredited Labs. We are committed to customers' total satisfaction. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08667XSZ3 | | Age Range Description | 3 years | | Best Sellers Rank | #277,949 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #6,486 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Toys of Wood Oxford | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts | | Color | Natural Stone Seed | | Customer Package Type | Standard Board Game Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (747) | | Edition | Standard Edition | | Educational Objective | Improving counting and strategic planning skills | | Game Mechanics | competitive, counting, strategic planning | | Genre | Educational, Family, Strategy | | Included Components | Hinged Wooden Board, 50 Natural Stone Pebbles, Drawstring Bag, Instructions | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Dimensions | 8.66 x 5.24 x 1.18 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 17.32"L x 5.24"W | | Item Highlight | Folding wooden mancala board with natural stone pebbles; classic strategy game for family play, kids and adults. | | Manufacturer | Toys of Wood Oxford | | Manufacturer Part Number | TW-MancalaST | | Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up | | Material Type | Bamboo | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 6 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Number of Players | 2 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Rulebook Availability | Printed Included | | Set Name | Standard Edition | | Size | Medium | | Theme | Colourful | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Images ![TOWO Mancala Kalaha Board Game, Folding Wooden Board with Stones - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81I93r8ANnL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Frequently Bought Together - TOWO Mancala Board Game - Kalaha Board Game with Folding Wooden Board Natural Stone Pebbles -Families Board Games-Mancala Games Strategic Game for Kids Adult - Taco vs Burrito - The Wildly Popular Surprisingly Strategic Card Game Created by a 7 Year Old - Hasbro Gaming Jenga Classic Game with Genuine Hardwood Blocks,Stacking Tower Game for 1 or More Players,Kids Ages 6 and Up --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/222966146-towo-mancala-kalaha-board-game-folding-wooden-board-with-stones](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/222966146-towo-mancala-kalaha-board-game-folding-wooden-board-with-stones) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-20*