Dakon, a mancala game played on Java, Indonesia, is related to Congkak (Congklak).

Detailed hand carved treasure from one of the world's most renowned wood working communities - Japara.

All our Dakon (Congklak) is hand carved using hand tools and is also hand painted. Expect some slight variations in colour and design.

Seven holes each side plus a hole at each end for captured pieces (known as a 16 hole Dakon).

Dakon was first mentioned by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles his "History of Java" in 1817. It is believed that the game improves competence in calculation and alertnes making it a popular game in education and for those wanting to improve mental awareness.

The rules are similar to Congkak with some exceptions:

• Dakon is played on a board ("papan dakon") with two rows, each one with five to nine holes. Seven is considered standard. At either end there is also a large store ("rumah").
• Each hole ("sawo") contains seven counters, if a standard board is used. The counters ("biji sawo") are sapodilla fruits or cowrie shells.
• The opening is played in turns. There are no simultaneous opening moves.

In Dakon there are two ways of capturing:

• If the last seed falls in an empty hole of the own side, the seeds in the opposite hole are captured. This is called "nembak" or "tembak" ("shoot").
• If the last seed is dropped into an opponent's hole, which is empty, the opponent's seeds on the right and left sides are taken. This is known as "mikul" or "pikul" ("carry on shoulder").

Basic rules can be found here.

Small parts Hazard. Not for Children under 3yrs.