Gem Capture

A sowing-and-capture Samurai Sums version of the ancient game Mancala, rebuilt for counting-on, addition, complements, and tactical planning. Play local human duels or challenge an AI opponent.

Counting onAdditionComplementsStrategy

Counting and strategy

Sow gems. Capture sums.

A Samurai Sums version of the ancient game Mancala: choose a bowl, sow one gem at a time, and bank the biggest dojo total.

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Match setup

Pick an opponent and board depth for this Mancala-inspired dojo duel. All progress stays local to this browser.

Play againstAI difficultyUsually picks one of the stronger tactical moves, but still misses deeper traps.Opening stonesLive coach and hintsSound effects

How to play

1. Pick a non-empty bowl on your side.
2. Sow one stone into each next bowl or your own dojo.
3. Land in your dojo to play again.
4. Land in your empty bowl opposite rival stones to capture them.
5. Empty one side to sweep the board. Biggest dojo total wins.

Numeracy focus

Players practise counting-on, addition, complements to the total, and modular thinking as they predict where each sowing move will land.