Mancala is believed to be one of the oldest games in the world. Some examples if Stone Mancala "boards" have been dated to before 1400BC but it is difficult to be precise, as the game was and still is, played using pebbles with hollows made in the earth.
Variations of Mancala are played all over Africa and in parts of Asia. African versions include interesting names such as Bao, Awari, Awele, Oware and Wouri; the best known being Wari and Ayo. The boards have the varying layouts and numbers of hollows, but the game is essentially the same.
The rules are very simple and are included in this set.
Size: approx 14cm x 57cm
For 2 players
Ages 8yrs +
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Folding Mancala - Fundex
Solid Wood Game Board and Glass Pieces
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Terribly tense
A challenging game of skill and dexterity
Great fun for all the family
Have fun and test your skill
Who can score the most?
Fun for 2 or more players
Ages 5+
Contents:
Wooden footballer
Goal and playing field
Instructions
Cloth bag to keep everything in
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Particularly perilous!!!
A stacking game for all the family!!!
An entertaining and exciting stacking game requiring skill and a steady hand
Contains 36 prickly porcupines and instructions
Players 2 or more
Ages 5+
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This is a simple but compelling game for virtually any number of players.
It is frequently played for small stakes in pubs and bars, where a small set is often kept by the landlord for the entertainment of the customers.
This set consists of a baize lined tray with nine pivoting wooden tiles, each numbered individually on both sides. When the blocks are lying parallel to the tray, they are "open"; when they are tilted back against the edge of the tray, they are "closed" or "shut".
The object is to "shut" the numbers by throwing the two dice into the tray and using the score to flip over tiles to the same total value. All the dice score must be used exactly, but it is the player's choice as to which combination of tiles is flipped over.
Ages 7 years +
Players 2+
Size: approx 27cm x 20cm
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Rediscover the joy of playing this compelling classic, which has been enhanced by traditional high quality craftsmanship, with minimal cost to the environment.
Gibsons range of Eclipse wooden games are made from re-forested hardwoods. Each product goes through an exhaustive hand finishing process and the result is a smooth and polished feel. Better still, it's charmingly portable and can be enjoyed anywhere.
Players: 2+
Ages: 7+
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The first to flip up all 10 keys wins the game
The ultimate challenge of your addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills by simply using the numbers on the dice.
For example, if you roll a 3 and 1, you could score 4 by adding, 2 by subtracting or 3 by multiplying or dividing. Flip up whichever key is still down. But be careful......roll a double six and all of your keys go back down!!! However, roll an eleven and all of your opponent's keys go back down.
The first to flip all 10 keys wins.
Includes sliding cover for easy storage
2 - 4 players
Ages 6+
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The original "brain teaser" which continues o fascinate succeeding generations of children and adults alike. The object of course, is to "hop" one wooden ball over another into an empty space, removing the ball underneath, until only one ball is left: in the centre of the board
Not suitable for children under the age of 36 months
Solo play
Ages 6+
Size: approx 23cm diameter
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A well-made wooden set of this classic puzzle, one of the greatest of all time. This set is made in House of Marbles woodworks in Devon to a very high standard. Solitaire was reputedly invented by a French nobleman to while away the lonely hours while incarcerated in the Bastille. So it should certainly keep you amused for a while. Board diameter 22cm (9 inches)
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Solitaire - Premium Wood Cabinet
Opens to store game pieces.
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The old Bohemian game of stick stacking to test your dexterity!!!
A 19th Century Bohemian game whch has stood the test of time. An exciting game of skill and fun for all the family.
Players 2 or more
Ages 5+
Contents:
Wooden house
Roof
Chimney
60 wooden stacking sticks
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A harmless marble shooting game for all the family
A test of skill and dexterity.
Based on an old English marble game
Fun for 2 or more players
Contents:
Wooden marble shooter
Elastic bands
Tilting target
Instructions
Marbles
A cloth bag to keep everything in
Ages 5+
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Eclipse: Chained planets...
Each player has a comet and five pairs of satellites. Moving through space is strictly regulated. Launch an attack on the opposing galaxy and immobilise hostile satellites and capture your opponent's comet to win.
Eclipse requires foresight and anticipation: perfect your strategy!
2 players
Ages 8 and over
Playing time 15 to 20 mins
Contents:
1 game board
20 satellites linked in pairs
2 comets
game rules
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A beautiful wooden Shove Ha'penny board.
Size: approx 30cm x 58cm
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