Break Out Congklak

It's quite surprising that a game commonly played in Indonesia, Congklak, originated in Egypt. Congklak is a traditional game played on a wooden board with seven cups, and the objective is to move all your pieces into your home cup.

This game likely found its way to the Indonesian islands through Arab traders. Congklak is one of the oldest games in the world. How would you fare in a game of this ancient pastime?

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