Code of Pallanguli
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Inspiration

In today's generation, many cultural gems like Pallanguli are fading into obscurity. By digitizing this game, I aim to revive its significance, making it accessible to modern players and ensuring that this strategic and thoughtful game continues to thrive.

How to Play Pallanguli (Mancala)

Setup:

The board consists of two rows of six pits (total 12 pits). Each pit starts with six seeds (total 72 seeds).

Gameplay:

Players take turns picking seeds from one of their pits (Player 1 uses the bottom row, Player 2 uses the top row). The player distributes the seeds one by one in a counterclockwise direction into the next pits. If the last seed lands in a pit containing seeds, the player continues picking up all the seeds in that pit and redistributes them. If the last seed lands in an empty pit on their side, they capture the seeds from the opposite pit. The turn ends when the last seed lands in an empty pit on the opponent’s side.

Winning:

The game ends when one side runs out of seeds. The player with the most captured seeds wins.

Pallanguli Rules

Each player has 6 pits, each starting with 6 seeds. Turn-based play: Players pick seeds from one pit and drop them one by one into consecutive pits. If the last seed lands in an empty pit on the player's side, they capture seeds from the opposite pit. Skipping opponent’s store: Players do not drop seeds into the opponent's store. The game ends when one side is empty. The player with the most captured seeds wins.

How we built it

Tech Stack: Devvit API, TypeScript, and React-like UI components.
Game Mechanics: Implemented a 6×6 board with turn-based seed movement.
Design: Used a sleek black-and-white theme for a clean and elegant look.
Features: Dynamic score updates, player turn indicators, and a rematch option.