Quangame Vietnamese board game 1.0.5

Quan Game is a digital adaptation of the traditional Vietnamese game Ô ăn quan, known as O an quan or Mandarin Capturing Game. Originally played with pebbles, chips, or seeds and a tray with at least 12 boxes, the game's simplicity and portability made it a popular pastime for children in Vietnam and beyond.

While its historical inception remains ambiguous, Quan Game has transcended Asian borders and garnered a wider audience, particularly with the rise of its smartphone app version. Reminiscent of the widespread appeal witnessed by Japanese puzzles like Sudoku and Sokoban, Quan Game offers a blend of entertainment, strategy, and educational value suitable for players of all ages.

The gameplay involves strategic thinking to outmaneuver opponents, secure points, and prevent the depletion of Mandarin boxes. Drawing inspiration from Vietnamese tradition and sharing resemblances with the African game Mancala, Quan Game embodies a cultural heritage that resonates across continents.

• Game Features:
• • Simplified interface
  • Easy to play
  • Player versus Player mode
  • Player versus Computer mode

• Rules of the game:
• • The player with the highest score wins
  • The game board comprises two neutral Mandarin boxes and five boxes per player
  • The game concludes when both Mandarin boxes are emptied, with players claiming remaining pieces from their allocated boxes to determine the victor
  • During each turn, players must move one non-empty square to an adjacent square:
  • If the last box leads to two empty boxes, the round ends
  • If a subsequent box is vacant, the player captures points from the box after it and continues this process until no more points can be claimed
  • If the subsequent box is occupied, the player repeats their initial move
  • If a player lacks tokens at the beginning of a round, they deduct five points from their score and add a token to each of their boxes.