Battisi
In closed testing on Google Play
The classic game of 32 beads.
Battisi ("thirty-two") is Sholo Guti, also called Bead 16 or 16 Guti: jump over a bead to capture it, chain your jumps, and take every bead to win. Play the Guru, a friend on the same phone, or a friend on the same Wi-Fi.
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What Battisi does
Play your way
- The Guru, a computer opponent on Easy, Medium or Hard that shows each move before it plays
- Pass and play on one phone, with undo, hints and a board that turns for each player
- Two phones on the same Wi-Fi or a hotspot, with no internet: join with a PIN or a QR code
Feels like a game
- Beads lift, slide and arc over each other; captures burst into confetti
- Chain banners, a grin that reacts, dholak and marimba sounds, vibration
- Relaxed, Normal or Quick animation, so every move is easy to follow
Make it yours
- 12 bead designs, from glass marble and gem to neon and smiley
- 12 colour pairs, 10 boards (wood, slate, courtyard, space and more) and 8 line styles
- Rule options: compulsory capture, chains that must continue, a toss for who moves first
Learn and look back
- 7 interactive lessons, from your first move to winning by blocking
- Replays of your last 20 games, step by step
- No ads, no sign-in, nothing leaves your phone
Questions about Battisi
Is Battisi the same game as Sholo Guti or Bead 16?
Yes. Battisi means thirty-two in Hindi, for the 32 beads. It's the game also called Sholo Guti, Bead 16, 16 Guti and Sixteen Soldiers.
Is Battisi free?
Yes. Playing the Guru, pass and play, the lessons, replays and every bead and board style are free, with no ads. Same Wi-Fi play is a one-time unlock, and only the phone that hosts needs it.
Can I play with a friend without internet?
Yes. Pass the phone, or play on two phones on the same Wi-Fi or one phone's hotspot. Nothing goes over the internet.
Which rules does it use?
Capturing is optional and a chain may stop, as in the classic game. In Settings you can make capturing compulsory, make chains continue, or toss for who moves first.
Does Battisi collect any data?
No. There are no accounts, ads or analytics. Your games and settings stay on your phone.
When is Battisi on Google Play?
Battisi is in closed testing now. Join the test to play it before launch.
In closed testing on Google Play
Help test Battisi before launch
Google Play asks new apps to run a closed test first. Send the Gmail address you use on your Android phone and you'll get an invite link to install Battisi from Play, free, before anyone else.