Mancala HD App Reviews

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Amazing

This brings back great memories of playing Mancala with my dad when I was younger. The game play is so realistic its unbelievable.

Big rip off!

Do not purchase this cheating game! I want my money back! I cannot continue my turn but the computers turn is never over and it grabs ball of the marbles.

Works perfect, looks perfect.

Not sure about other peoples issues. This game works perfectly for me.

Perfect!

Ive been searching for a Mancala app thats actually worth paying for ever since I got my iPhone almost a year ago. Every single Mancala app Ive come across was either not worth the money, not in retina display, or so awfully made I was surprised it even made it onto the App Store. I was about to give up, but then I found this app. Lets just say Im extremely surprised this app only costs $0.99, as its easily worth more. Its a very well made app with top notch graphics and smooth game play. So many Mancala apps dont have the classic game board and marbles, opting instead to force players to use ugly game boards and stupid looking pieces. All I wanted was an app that was the closest thing to the real game as an app can get, and this app definitely delivered that. I love the game board and marbles and everything else about the app so much. The app is perfect and I hope the developer never changes a thing. If youre looking for a classic, well made Mancala app, this is the one to get. Its perfect in every way and definitely worth the money.

Good

Computer performs reasonably. I consider myself an intermediate player and I win 80 percent of the time. 3 difficulty settings. Good graphics and the price is right. Bonus: teaches how to play Mancala!

Delightful!

The game itself is entertaining, but the design makes this app a great experience. Everything works smoothly, and the graphics are crisp on the retina display. The only change Id like to see is the option to play your own music in the background; currently you can only have the simple game music or silence.

Aaaahhhhhh

No mancala its stupid ai cheater not real mancala

Real Quality

This game actually teaches you how to play along with presenting good graphics,audio quality that sounds as if your playing the modern version in real life, and presents a challenge!

Enjoyable

I like the music and graphics, but wish there were an option for alternating first play.

Wish I could rate it higher

Unfortunately there are a few key issues: 1) The Computer AI isnt very advanced. It uses prescriptive moves, and doesnt appear to "think" in an organic way. 2) No GameCenter integration. Why? 3) No Multi-Tasking support. This is the least forgivable one. Want to reply to that text? Check a reminder or app notification? If you leave this app, you WILL lose your game because theres no multi-tasking support. Its ridiculous, and the reason I just cant keep it on my phone anymore :-/

Fun, challenging, very informative

My kids started playing with a physical mancala board, and then I bought this app because its portable. As a bonus, it provides a nice, clear exposition of the rules. Given the nearly bottomless complexity of the game, the designer can be excused for not including a sequence of tutorials for how to strategize. Its better to jump in and learn by doing, and this makes that super accessible.

Nooooo

I wish I could rate this five stars because I love mancala but the game itself isnt very good. Al cheats and takes too many moves. It was not worth my money and I would rather spend 15$ on a real game than but this CHEAP game The price is cheap, but so is the game. Sorry to rain on your parade but it is not a good game Im very upset - mancala lover

Predictable AI

The graphics and audio quality are nice. The game board and stones should be a little brighter (they are a little dim, and therefore mildly straining on my eyes). The AI seems to respond to my moves with the same move every time. Ive figured out a pattern where I can defeat the computer 29-19 (playing four stones) every single game on the Med and Hard modes, and I can defeat the computer on Easy 25-23 every game. I dont play Easy mode very often, so I dont care much about increasing the score differential. Since this app is my introduction to the game of Mancala, I find this predictability quite boring after several games. Ive recently purchased a real bored and Im anxious to compete against a human opponent. It appears this game (actual board and stones) offers a complex game tree with countless outcomes. This app did get me initially interested in the game, however, it doesnt continue to challenge me. Since it was a good introduction, I would recommend it and consider it to be useful but predictable.

Good, but...

This is a very nice app, but please update with what other reviewers have already suggested. Especially multi-tasking support! If I switch apps my game starts over?! Unacceptable!

DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!

Its not worth the money! I bought it wanting to play classic mancala but it just cheated and is nothing like real mancala you better off just buying the game it self then a virtual one!!! Dont waste your money!!!!!!

Dont waste your money!!!

I bought this game in hopes of being able to play mancala, but this game is nothing like the real thing. It just isnt worth the money and I wish I hadnt bought it. The computer cheats also.

HATE THE NEW LOOK

The look of the marbles/pebbles is cheap and awful. Liked the older version much better. Will now be deleting.

No good.

No totals in pockets and moves are very slow.

Me

Hate the new look ,feel sound and most of all music are ruined. Please bring back the old work, I just deleted this one.

A good bit of fun.

Looks great, and the computer can put up a good challenge. Cant wait to play it on my Apple TV!!!

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