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Step 4*Exceptions, tricks and strategy
Now here's the twist.
If, when dropping stones in holes, you drop a stone into your own mancala, and that is the last stone in your hand, then you get to go again.
If, when dropping stones into holes, you drop a stone into a hole that was previously empty, AND the hole is on your side, AND that was the last stone in your hand, you take all of the stones in the hole directly above, and place them into your mancala.
Good strategy is to, on your first turn (and if you're going first), play the hole that is five holes away from your mancala. That way, the last stone you place will land in your mancala, and you get a free turn. After using your second turn, if your opponent plays a hole that is two or one hole(s) away from their mancala, play the hole that is six holes away from your mancala. You get another free turn!
It's basically luck and thinking ahead from there. Post any ideas you have in the comments!
If, when dropping stones in holes, you drop a stone into your own mancala, and that is the last stone in your hand, then you get to go again.
If, when dropping stones into holes, you drop a stone into a hole that was previously empty, AND the hole is on your side, AND that was the last stone in your hand, you take all of the stones in the hole directly above, and place them into your mancala.
Good strategy is to, on your first turn (and if you're going first), play the hole that is five holes away from your mancala. That way, the last stone you place will land in your mancala, and you get a free turn. After using your second turn, if your opponent plays a hole that is two or one hole(s) away from their mancala, play the hole that is six holes away from your mancala. You get another free turn!
It's basically luck and thinking ahead from there. Post any ideas you have in the comments!
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