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2014 Ranked #14,743

Rincala

Players spread stacks around a ring and collect top pieces when matching colors meet, seeking the largest capture. A single spread can create several matches, making stack choice and order vital.

Abstract Abstract Strategy Mancala Point to Point Movement Category: Combinatorial

Players

2-3

Play time

Not listed

Age

6+

Complexity

2.33/5

Rating

6.84

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.4/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 3.9/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.6/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

The name Rincala refers to ring and Mancala. In this game, however, the well-known hollows are turned into stacks.

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The name Rincala refers to ring and Mancala. In this game, however, the well-known hollows are turned into stacks. On each move, you spread the pieces of one stack in a ring onto the other playing pieces. If, after the spreading, two pieces of the same color come to lie on top of one another (on one or more stacks), you get to take the one(s) on the very top of the applicable stack(s). The object of the game is to get hold of as many playing pieces as possible. There are just a few additional rules, regarding the spreading of the stacks and the point scoring in the end.

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Play and group

Players
2–3
Best with
2–3
Play time
15 min
Age
6+
Complexity
2.3/5
Credits and catalog connections

Credits

Designers

1
Dieter Stein

Artists

1
Ludwig Gerhards

Publishers

1
Clemens Gerhards

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