About CountSowCapture

A digital home for the world's oldest strategy game.

CountSowCapture.com is a free, browser-based platform dedicated to Mancala — the ancient count-and-capture game played for over 3,000 years. No downloads, no sign-ups: open the board and play, against a friend on the same screen or against the Oracle, our built-in opponent.

What Makes It Different

• Strategic gameplay: master the art of counting and outsmart your opponent.
• Analyze & improve: review your matches with full move history and analysis.
• Replay & learn: watch replays, undo moves, and perfect your strategy.
• Play anytime: challenge the AI or a friend and enjoy timeless strategy.

Explore

• Play now — jump straight to the board.
• How to play — the rules in two minutes.
• Strategy FAQs — pit density, hoarding, and board control.
• The story of Mancala — 3,000 years of history.