was the game mancala invented in africa?

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was the game mancala invented in africa?

2007-03-27 15:58:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Board Games

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Mancala is a family of games, that do seem to have been invented in Africa (see below for more info.)

2007-03-28 06:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by WolverLini 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Yes, and like a user posted above, it is also a group of games. There are quite a few variations, and it is the most popular game in Sub-Saharn Africa.

2007-03-28 18:17:25 · answer #2 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, more specifically in Egypt.

2007-03-29 18:49:57 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i belive it was invented in indonesia

2007-03-28 14:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by tmn_team_ufops 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes it was

2007-03-27 23:43:22 · answer #5 · answered by Capt Obvious 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋