LION Mancala
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
The wait is over! 40 years after the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System in North America, we finally have a version of the world’s oldest continually played board game – LION MANCALA!
FEATURES
- Play against the NES at 5 A.I. levels – Novice thru Best. No matter your skill level, find a challenging but not overwhelming opponent in the NES
- Play against a friend
- Sit back and watch the NES play itself
- Enjoy detailed and life-like animations, or just quickly have the board updated to speed gameplay
You can read the manual or watch gameplay!
Purchase Levels
Get exclusive access to this game by purchasing while quantities last.
Digital Download
Just download the mancala.nes file for LION Mancala which can be played in the NES emulator of your choice.
I prefer Mesen for Windows, and OpenEMU for Mac. Only choose this option if you are confident in your ability to use a .NES file in an emulator, or can learn how to do so from the net.
OR
For windows 10 or 11, you can download the game with a prepackaged, standalone emulator thanks to the NESTEK project. Download lion-mancala-win.zip, unzip it in a convenient location, and double click lion-mancala.exe to play.
Physical Copy - USA Only, Shipping Included
Experience LION Mancala the way it is meant to be played - with a physical Game Pak, Box and Manual.
Requires a Nintendo Entertainment System, or compatible clone system. Also includes the mancala.nes download for emulator play.
Includes shipping via USPS Priority Mail., to a United States address ONLY!
MAKE SURE YOU GIVE ME YOUR ADDRESS!!! PayPal, etc. doesn't pass this info along! tabytha@shallowenigma.com
You will get access to the following files:
Development log
- Free Digital Download, Suggested Donation $2Feb 13, 2024
- I've sourced cheaper parts, so cart price reducedSep 11, 2023
- More parts in, so more physical carts in stockSep 11, 2023
- Additional download - game prepackaged with Windows emulatorSep 09, 2023
- LION Mancala, Initial ReleaseAug 31, 2023
Comments
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This is my preferred way to play mancala on the steamdeck. Nothing on the steam store or anywhere else I've seen is as good. Thank you for your hard work!
thank you so much! 😊
I’m sorry I missed out on an NES cart. If there is any plan to continue making more, I would love to buy one!
Thanks for the comment, Sean!
Yes, I plan to keep building carts till everyone who wants one gets one. My plan is to build 3 more carts next week. Unless something takes out all of Shallow Enigma's employees (me lol), you should get a chance to get a cart/box/manual soon. 😺
3 more cart/box/manuals released!
❤️