4 Bead (Four Teni, Sholo Guti, or Four Daane) Game
The 4 Bead (Four Teni, Sholo Guti, or Four Daane) Game
This game is played by two participants. Each player starts with four beads and must protect them from being captured by their opponent. The first player takes the opening turn, while the second player waits. Once both players are registered, the game begins automatically. The first player must then move one of their beads to the nearest available point, but must first select which bead to move.
Players can move their beads in two ways, as outlined below.
1. By moving to the nearest adjacent point.
2. By jumping over an opponent's bead.
The first method allows players to keep their beads safe from capture.
Note: In a single turn, a player may only move a bead to the nearest point once per bead moved.
In the second method, a player may jump over an opponent's bead if that opponent's bead is the nearest one and the landing point beyond it is vacant. After making a jump, the player must end their turn by clicking the PASS button or by clicking on the bead they just moved.
Note: Players may jump over more than one bead in a single turn.
The outcome is determined by which player loses all four of their beads first. For example, if the first player loses all their beads, the second player is declared the winner.
