Congkak is now in beta!
Posted: 15 December 2025, 14:41
Congkak (also known as Sungka and Chongka among others), is a multi-lap sowing game likely derived from Mancala in the 15th century.
The game is played similar to Mancala with some notable differences. The goal of the game is to obtain the most seeds. The game starts off with seven seeds in each pit. Players get seeds by placing seeds into their storehouse. Players take the first turn simultaneously. During a player's turn, a player picks up pieces on their side of the board and drops a seed in each pit clockwise, placing a seed in their storehouse, but skipping the opponent's storehouse.
According to the order in which the cards are acquired, the player will also be able to earn movement points to sort the cards acquired on his table, which will be scored at the end of the game according to their position in relation to the other cards and according to the scoring cards set at the start of the game.
The game is quite old and has several variations, but I tried to include as many as possible. It's turn-based, and there are three possible victory modes. There's also a variation involving burning houses.
I ask for the community's help to continue evolving this historic game.
Please try the game here: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=congkak
The game is played similar to Mancala with some notable differences. The goal of the game is to obtain the most seeds. The game starts off with seven seeds in each pit. Players get seeds by placing seeds into their storehouse. Players take the first turn simultaneously. During a player's turn, a player picks up pieces on their side of the board and drops a seed in each pit clockwise, placing a seed in their storehouse, but skipping the opponent's storehouse.
According to the order in which the cards are acquired, the player will also be able to earn movement points to sort the cards acquired on his table, which will be scored at the end of the game according to their position in relation to the other cards and according to the scoring cards set at the start of the game.
The game is quite old and has several variations, but I tried to include as many as possible. It's turn-based, and there are three possible victory modes. There's also a variation involving burning houses.
I ask for the community's help to continue evolving this historic game.
Please try the game here: https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=congkak