"Madcala comes with 6 unique characters to control, each of which approaches the game in a slightly different way. On a player's turn, they must move Shards around the board, and then may optionally use a 'plus-one' card or commoner card."
"Moving shards is handled via Mancala, which has you scooping up all shards in one space on your side of the board, and then dropping one in each subsequent space. Where you place your last shard is the action you can take."
"Each character also has a unique ability and 3 Plus-One cards that they can activate by removing shards from the board. For example, Alice is great at using her Plus-One cards and denying her opponent their cards."
"While I haven't played them all, I've yet to be let down by a game that uses Mancala as its engine: Five Tribes, Theseus: The Dark Orbit, Istanbul, and Come Sail Away all come to mind as great games that build off this ancient game."
Madcala is a two-player game set in the Wonderland's War universe, utilizing Mancala mechanics. Players control one of six unique characters, each with distinct abilities. The gameplay involves moving Shards around the board, with actions determined by the final placement of the last shard. Players can damage opponents, heal, or draw cards. The game progresses with players taking turns until one is defeated. The Mancala engine has proven successful in other games, and Madcala is positioned among them as a worthy addition.
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