Board game, Madcala

Madcala


  A board game by Manny Trembley, Aaron Hein

 2 Players   15-30 minutes   Low 

  Take That, Mancala

  Abstract Strategy

  View onBoardGameGeek

Friends and Communities with Madcala

ᕙ( • ‿ • )ᕗ

Find friends and places with this board game.
Create a free account to explore.

Description

Madcala is a game of strategic thinking and cunning, where two players engage in a battle of wits to outmaneuver each other. This abstract strategy game, designed by Manny Trembley and Aaron Hein, is simple to learn but challenging to master, making it a great fit for players of all skill levels. With a playtime of just 15 to 30 minutes, Madcala is the perfect game for a quick showdown with a friend or family member. In Madcala, players take turns picking up beads and leaving one behind on each plate they pass, with the goal of reducing their opponent's health to zero. But that's not all - each player has access to powerful abilities, courtesy of their "plus ones", which can be called upon to aid in their strategy. With its unique blend of Mancala and Take That mechanics, Madcala is a game that requires both luck and clever thinking to win. Published in 2025, Madcala is a fresh take on the classic strategy genre, and its asymmetric gameplay ensures that no two matches are ever the same. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for a fun and challenging game to play with a friend, Madcala is definitely worth checking out.

Expansions

Madcala: Tweedles & Caterpillar
Madcala

Tweedles & Caterpillar

  2 Players

 30 minutes

 Medium 

Similar Board Games

Dice Throne: Season Two – Battle Chest
Dice Throne

Season Two – Battle Chest

  2-6 / 2-4 Players

 20-40 minutes

 Low 

Dice Throne: Season One Rerolled
Dice Throne

Season One Rerolled

  2-6 / 2-4 Players

 20-40 minutes

 Low 

Dice Throne
Dice Throne

  2-6 / 2-4 Players

 20-40 minutes

 Low 

Kalah
Kalah

  2 Players

 10 minutes

 Low 

Sequence
Sequence

  2-12 / 2-6 Players

 10-30 minutes

 Simple 

Dice Throne: Season One
Dice Throne

Season One

  2-6 / 2-4 Players

 20-40 minutes

 Low 

Dice Throne: Season Two – Gunslinger v. Samurai
Dice Throne

Season Two – Gunslinger v. Samurai

  2 Players

 20-40 minutes

 Low 

Marvel Dice Throne
Marvel Dice Throne

  2-6 / 2-4 Players

 20-40 minutes

 Low 

Dice Throne: Santa v. Krampus
Dice Throne

Santa v. Krampus

  2-6 / 2-4 Players

 20-40 minutes

 Low 

Marvel Dice Throne: X-Men
Marvel Dice Throne

X-Men

  2-6 Players

 20-40 minutes

 Low