Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Bantumi is a free, browser-based game. Here's a quick rundown of what data we collect and how we use it — nothing shady, we promise!

Data We Collect

When you sign in with Google, we get your name, email, and profile photo. We also keep track of your game stats (wins, losses, streaks) and your weekly leaderboard score.

How We Use Your Data

Your data is only used to show your profile, track your stats, and put your name on the leaderboard. We never sell or share it with anyone.

Data Storage

All data lives on Google Firebase (Firestore). If you play as a guest, your session is only stored locally in your browser — nothing goes to our servers.

Data Deletion

Want your data gone? Just drop us an email and we'll permanently delete your account and all related data within 30 days.

Contact

Privacy questions? Reach out at bantumi@idavid.hu — we're happy to help!

What is Bantumi?

Bantumi is a free online strategy board game based on Mancala (also known as Kalah). Two players take turns picking up stones from their six pits and distributing them counter-clockwise around the board, trying to collect the most stones in their store. Landing in your own store earns an extra turn; landing on an empty pit on your side captures both that pit and the opponent's opposite pit. The game ends when one side is completely empty – making every move count and rewarding long-term thinking.

How to Play

Select any pit on your side of the board that contains stones. The stones are distributed one-by-one counter-clockwise. Your store (the large pit on your right) counts; the opponent's store is skipped. An extra turn is granted whenever the last stone lands in your store. Capture your opponent's stones by landing the last stone in an empty pit on your side – both that pit and the directly opposite pit go into your store. The player who collects more than 24 stones wins.

Features

Play vs AI – choose Easy (random) or Hard (minimax) difficulty.

Real-time multiplayer – create or join a private room and challenge a friend.

Weekly leaderboard – climb the championship table and see where you rank.

Progress saved – your bot game is automatically saved so you can pick up where you left off.

Bilingual – full English and Hungarian interface.

No download – runs entirely in the browser on desktop and mobile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bantumi free? – Yes, Bantumi is completely free to play with no ads during gameplay.

Do I need an account? – No account is needed to play vs the AI. Sign in with Google to save stats and join multiplayer rooms.

What is the difference between Bantumi and Mancala? – Bantumi is the name used on older Nokia phones; the game rules follow the Kalah variant of Mancala.

Can I play on my phone? – Yes, the game is fully responsive and works on any modern smartphone or tablet.