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Board games connect us to thousands of years of human play — and the browser is a perfect place to enjoy them. Zapludo's board collection celebrates Bead 16, the traditional South Asian strategy game also known as Sholo Guti, rendered with crisp SVG graphics and smooth play against a friend on the same screen. It is a game of patient positioning and sudden, satisfying leaps.
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Board games connect us to thousands of years of human play — and the browser is a perfect place to enjoy them. Zapludo's board collection celebrates Bead 16, the traditional South Asian strategy game also known as Sholo Guti, rendered with crisp SVG graphics and smooth play against a friend on the same screen. It is a game of patient positioning and sudden, satisfying leaps.
- Bead 16 offers genuine strategic depth in a compact, elegant ruleset.
- Beautiful SVG board rendering looks crisp at any screen size.
- Two-player local play makes it a great couch game.
Tips for Board Games
In Bead 16, think of your beads as a formation rather than individuals. Keep your back rows connected, avoid leaving single beads exposed to jumps, and force your opponent to stretch their line before you strike. Captures chain — one well-placed jump can turn into a devastating run.
Board Games FAQ
What is the origin of Bead 16?
Bead 16 (Sholo Guti) is a traditional board game from South Asia, particularly popular in Bangladesh and parts of India. It belongs to the same family of alignment-and-capture games as checkers but with its own distinctive 5x5 lattice board.
How do you win at Bead 16?
You win by reducing your opponent to fewer than two beads or by leaving them with no legal move. Captures happen by jumping over an adjacent opponent bead into an empty point, and multiple jumps can be chained in one turn.
Can I play against the computer?
Bead 16 is designed for two players on one device. Grab a friend or family member — the game's depth shines brightest in a head-to-head match.