Mangala
The traditional Turkish mancala game with 2×6 pits and two stores.
Sowing and Rules
Played on two rows of 6 pits with 4 stones each (48 stones total) plus a store (treasure) at each end.
- Sowing is counter-clockwise. The first stone remains in the origin pit (unless the pit only had 1 stone, which moves to the next pit).
- Extra Turn: If your last stone lands in your own store, you get another turn immediately.
- Even Capture: If your last stone lands in an opponent pit and makes its count even (2, 4, 6...), you capture all stones in that pit into your store.
- Empty Pit Capture: If your last stone lands in an empty pit on your own side, you take that stone and all stones in the directly opposite opponent pit into your store.
Game End
When a player empties all 6 pits on their side, that player collects all stones remaining on the opponent's side as well. The player with the most stones in their store wins (25+ stones).