How do you beat the computer at mancala on math playground?

Answer 1

This Mancala game has a computer player that is easily mastered when you make the first correct moves. Consider the cups numbered from 6 to 1, with 6 at the left end and 1 at the right closest to your goal. There are 4 gems in each bowl.

To thrash the computer:

Turn 1 - 1

Turn 2 - 4 /1 / 2 (you get to play again twice)

Turn 3 - 1 / 3

Turn 4 - 1 / 2

Turn 5 - 1 / 5

Turn 6 - 2 / 1 / 3

Turn 7 - 2 / 6 / 4 / 3 / 5 (computer has to dump to your side)

Turn 8 - 6

Turn 9 - 6 (computer may play a move that forces a different move)

Turn 10 - 5