Only the current version so far — new entries appear as the game ships updates.
The 4000-year-old Turkish intelligence game Mangala is now in your pocket. Play with official rules, master against AI, and earn ELO points in online ranked matches.
Mangala isn't just about dealing stones. With every move, you calculate how to win extra turns, complete your opponent's pit to an even number, and grow your treasure. Mangala Game recreates this ancient game with a simple, fluid, and premium board — a real game, not a jumble of ads.
THREE LEVELS OF AI
Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master. If you're just starting out, Apprentice won't tire you out; in Master, every move matters.
ONLINE RANKED MATCHES
Live matchmaking against real opponents, ELO points, and a Top 100 leaderboard. Where you climb the rankings is entirely up to you.
A CULTURAL JOURNEY
A 10-part story: From Central Asia and the Gokturks to Ottoman intelligence games, from the symbolism of stones to the Mangala family around the world. A new "Knowledge of the Day" awaits you every day.
LEARN IN 5 STEPS — HOW TO PLAY MANGALA?
Interactive tutorial; teaches you the rules of dealing stones, treasure, extra moves, double capture, and empty pit capture by touch. Even if you don't know the rules at all, you'll be playing in five minutes.
STONE COLLECTION
Classic Pebble, Turquoise Tile, Olive Wood, and Hammered Copper. Customize your board to your liking.
STATS AND PROGRESS
Win cool, best cool, ELO history, and match statistics all on one screen.
PLAY OFFLINE
Matches against AI and culture sections work offline. Ranked matches require a connection.
TO YOUR LIKING
Dark and light themes, sound effects, and vibration — all can be turned off with a single touch in the settings.
WHO IS IT FOR?
• For those who want to play Mangala at school or in tournaments and continue playing it at home
• For those who love chess, checkers, and mind games
• For families looking for an educational game that truly makes their child think while they're in front of a screen
• For those who want to learn the game of their own culture along with its history
PRIVACY AND ACCOUNT
You don't need to register to play — the app creates an anonymous account in the background. Your ELO rating, statistics, and culture progress are saved to the cloud; so they won't be lost even if you change phones. You can connect with your Google or Apple account if you want, it's not mandatory. The app is free and contains ads; your personalized ad preference will be asked upon first launch.
The board is ready, the pieces are arranged. Download the Mangala Game and make your first move.
