Turn off the TV and other multimedia distractions, and enjoy a game night with your kids. If you celebrate Kwanzaa the week after Christmas, introduce school-age kids and friends to an African game ...

More women in Tanzania are taking up a traditional game called Mancala, also known as Bao in Swahili. The game, popular among men, has been played for centuries in Africa.

Researchers from Yale University have made a spectacular archaeological discovery in Kenya that sheds light on the recreational activities of past societies in this region of Africa. Dr. Veronica ...

A 2-bath spa room was discovered in central Israel. The site includes the ruins of a game room with the familiar game of "Mancala" ILTV Aug 5, 2018, 11:31 AM (GMT+3) ILTV MancalaiStock ...

Ayo is a traditional two-player Nigerian board game, also called mancala in other cultures. Played by the Yoruba in Nigeria, it’s considered one of the oldest board games in the world! It can be a ...

Oware is considered the oldest Mancala board game in the world. Dating back centuries to ancient Africa, specifically the Ashanti tribe in Ghana, Mancala is one of the most commonly known board games ...

Deputy Editor Amanda Borschel-Dan is the host of The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, What Matters Now, Friday Focus and The Reel Schmooze podcasts, and heads up The Times of Israel's features. Third ...