Best mancala board games

The top games using the mancala mechanic, out of 24 in the MeeplePick database, ranked by BoardGameGeek community rating. Five Tribes The Djinns of Naqala leads the list.

AnimalsFive Tribes The Djinns of Naqala (2014)
2–4 players · 40–80 min · ★ 7.8
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AncientTrajan (2011)
2–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.8
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CivilizationThe Great Zimbabwe (2012)
2–5 players · 90–150 min · ★ 7.8
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EconomicFinca (2009)
2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.1
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MedievalCrusaders Thy Will Be Done (2018)
2–4 players · 40–60 min · ★ 7.6
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Abstract StrategyTak University Edition (2017)
2 players · 20–60 min · ★ 7.6
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American WestGold West (2015)
2–4 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.4
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FightingTheseus The Dark Orbit (2013)
2–4 players · 45–90 min · ★ 7.1
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Abstract StrategyKalah (700)
2 players · 10 min · ★ 5.9
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Abstract StrategyTao Long The Way of the Dragon (2017)
2 players · 10–30 min · ★ 6.9
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Abstract StrategyLonghorn (2013)
2 players · 15 min · ★ 6.6
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American WestA Fistful of Meeples (2019)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.2
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Abstract StrategyRobber Knights (2005)
2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.2
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FantasyDeja Vu Fragments of Memory (2018)
2–4 players · 45–90 min · ★ 7.2
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Abstract StrategyVolcano (2000)
1–6 players · 30 min · ★ 6.8
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Card GameDruidenWalzer (1999)
2 players · 45 min · ★ 5.9
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Aviation / FlightPlanes (2014)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 5.9
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Abstract StrategyOware (550)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 6.4
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Card GameJeju Island (2015)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.5
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FantasyNomads (2017)
2–5 players · 25–45 min · ★ 6.4
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Abstract StrategySpace Walk (1999)
2–5 players · 45 min · ★ 5.9
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Abstract StrategyDust in the Wings (2019)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.3
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Card GameSOW (2017)
2–4 players · 15–25 min · ★ 6.1
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Abstract StrategyOh-Wah-Ree (1964)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 5.9
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