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Do you know Congkak exists not only in South East Asia countries? But it is also located in several Asia countries such as India and Maldives. These names include congklak, congkak, congka, jogklak, dakon in Indonesia, congkak in Malaysia, and Brunei, and sungkâ in the Philippines.

Historical records show that similar games also existed in Sri Lanka (known as chonka) and India. In Tamilnadu, India, it is known as Pallanguzhi. A similar game is still found in the Maldives, where it is known as ohlvalhu. It has also spread to the Mariana Islands (known as chongka) and Taiwan through recent Filipino migrations.
Other names for the game include dakon or dhakon (Javanese), kunggit (Philippines), dentuman lamban (Lampung), mokaotan, maggaleceng, aggalacang or nogarata (Sulawesi), and naranj (Maldives).Pallankuzhi (India Tamilnadu)

Two people play Congkak on carved wooden elongated boat-shaped boards with cup-shaped holes. The majority of versions contain two sets of seven holes for each player, as well as two larger holes at either end known as the players' "stores." However, the number of holes can vary from three to nine or more (excluding the stores), and these varieties (which can also differ in rules) can coexist in the same location.

In this video we are sharing how to play congkak in Malaysia. Does this trigger any childhood memories for you? Let us know in the comments below!

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