Mancala, one of the world's oldest and best-loved games, can be enjoyed by kids in this special edition where the gemstones are replaced with cute plastic animals. To start, place all the animals in the pockets of the board. When it's your turn, choose a pocket and scoop up all the animals in it, and then drop them back into the pockets one-by-one as you circle the board. With just a few easy rules to follow, the object is to collect the most animals by the end of the game. All the pieces go back inside the game unit, which folds up for easy storage. It includes 1 high quality wooden hinged game board, 48 colorful animal playing pieces, and complete instructions.Suitable for 2 players. Ages 6 and up.