12BT, also known as 12 Tehni, is a classic two-player board game that closely resembles chess and other strategic games like Draughts or Checkers. In this game, each player starts with 12 pawns (also referred to as beads, Tehni, or Guti). The gameplay focuses on tactical movement and capturing the opponent's pieces.
To move a bead/Tehni/Guti, a player has two options:
- If all adjacent positions around the bead are empty, it can be moved to any of those open spots.
- Alternatively, if an opponent’s bead is adjacent and the position directly beyond it is free, the player can jump over the opponent's bead to capture and remove it from the board.
The goal of the game is simple yet challenging: capture all 12 of your opponent's beads/tehnis/gutis to win the match.
This traditional game shares similarities with well-known games such as Draughts, Checkers, Quirkat, and Alquerque (القرقات in Arabic). While the board setup of 12BT is more akin to Alquerque, players familiar with Checkers or Draughts will find the rules and strategies easily transferable.
Key Features of 12BT (12 Tehni):
- A free board game also known by various names such as Bead 12, Sholo Guti, or 12 Tehni.
- Option for players to chat with opponents during matches.
- Allows multiple captures in a single turn under the right conditions.
- Play online with Facebook friends or random available players.
- Add and invite friends for future matches.
- Invite recent players for rematch opportunities.
- Supports offline gameplay for anytime entertainment.
- Easy login via Google Sign-In.
- Enhances brain development and improves strategic thinking skills.
12BT remains a popular source of entertainment, especially in rural areas across Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Its simplicity, combined with deep strategy, makes it a timeless favorite among casual and competitive players alike.
