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Congkak???

 Congkak(congklak) is a mancala game of malay origin played in  southest asia especially in Malaysia. It become famous games  in the past. The word congkak was believe from root word of malay which is known as 'Congak'. It is mental calculation that was practise in this game.

History. 

The oldest Mancala game was found in abandoned castle of Roman Egypt and back to the fourth back century AD. This game brought to the southest asia by Indian and Arab traders in 15th century. It was spread all over malay world through the dealers via Malacca where at that time the trading post is very important.Early years back then, it was thought that the game was for the king and family residents only. But it was spread to the general population if the kingdom later on. Other the malay, India generation also loves this traditional game.

How To Play Congkak??

  

Congkak(Congklak) is a mancaeaning as mental calculation that was practiced in this game. It was considered that a good player will have an advantage in collecting points to win the game when the player calculates a few steps in advance.

 

Objectives Playing Congkak???

The objective of playing congkak is to get rid off all of the seeds by moving them across over your enemy while placing each of your seeds or marble into your own house or pit. The games end where the winner either the one with the most seeds in his/her house or the first to empty his row of holes.

Equipmnent Needed:



1.Congkak boards

2. Marbles

3.Rubber seeds