The game is based on counting and calculation, involving no external element of chance.
Many scholars think that the Mankala game can be the oldest in the world. Traces of game boards have been found during excavations in 15th-century Zimbabwe, Ancient Egypt and even Neolithic Kenya.
Ancient Gebeta (Mancala), Axum Ethiopia.
The Mankala contains 12 holes sideways and one larger one on each side, with 48 small stones/marbles/beans.
Many scholars think that the Mankala game can be the oldest in the world. Traces of game boards have been found during excavations in 15th-century Zimbabwe, Ancient Egypt and even Neolithic Kenya.
Ancient Gebeta (Mancala), Axum Ethiopia.
The Mankala contains 12 holes sideways and one larger one on each side, with 48 small stones/marbles/beans.
