<p>In "serious play" you are not allowed to touch or count any piles. If you touch one of your own piles you have committed to picking up and playing that pile. Touching your opponent's piles, or either players' score piles is forbidden. </p>

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2012-04-25T04:39:17.137Z
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<p>In Mancala, are you allowed to pick up and count the number of stones your opponent has if the cup is too small to be able to see?</p>

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In Mancala, are you allowed to pick up and count your opponent's stones?
Patrick Lee Scott
# In Mancala, are you allowed to pick up and count your opponent's stones?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-04-25)

In Mancala, are you allowed to pick up and count the number of stones your opponent has if the cup is too small to be able to see?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2012-04-25. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

In "serious play" you are not allowed to touch or count any piles. If you touch one of your own piles you have committed to picking up and playing that pile. Touching your opponent's piles, or either players' score piles is forbidden.


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