Dakon

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Dakon
Dhakon, dhakonan
Played in:
Indonesia (Java)
Multiple lap
One cycle
Stores are sown into
Holes captured between games
6, 7, 8, 9, 10 holes per row
Two rows

Dakon, a mancala game played on Java, Indonesia, is similar to congkak, but has no simultaneous opening. It can be played on boards ranging from six to 10 holes per row. The game has been solved by human players and is a first player's win in the first move.

References

Donkers, H. H. L. M., Voogt, A. J. de & Uiterwijk, J. W. H. M. 
(2000) 'Human versus Machine Problem-Solving: Winning Openings in Dakon', in Board Games Studies; 3: 79-88.
Rohrbough, L. (Ed.). 
(1995) Count and Capture, Delaware: Cooperative Recreation Service.
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