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Sholo Guti (Bead 16) Offline on Windows Pc

Developed By: Superposition Games

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 31 votes

Last Updated: April 25, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

Game Details

Version 0.2.16
Size 57.8 MB
Release Date November 16, 24
Category Board Games

Game Permissions:
Allows an application to write to external storage. [see more (5)]

What's New:
Fixed BugUpdate Ads systemAdded version checker system [see more]

Description from Developer:
Sholo Guti, also known as Sixteen Soldiers, is a traditional two-player board game that enjoys popularity in various South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lan... [read more]

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About this game

On this page you can download Sholo Guti (Bead 16) Offline and play on Windows PC. Sholo Guti (Bead 16) Offline is free Board game, developed by Superposition Games. Latest version of Sholo Guti (Bead 16) Offline is 0.2.16, was released on 2024-11-16 (updated on 2024-04-25). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Sholo Guti (Bead 16) Offline is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This game had been rated by 31 users, 5 users had rated it 5*, 22 users had rated it 1*.

How to play Sholo Guti (Bead 16) Offline on Windows?

Instruction on how to play Sholo Guti (Bead 16) Offline on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Sholo Guti (Bead 16) Offline on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this game on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Play Sholo Guti (Bead 16) Offline using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Sholo Guti (Bead 16) Offline" icon on the home screen to start playing, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to play Sholo Guti (Bead 16) Offline on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Sholo Guti (Bead 16) Offline" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Sholo Guti, also known as Sixteen Soldiers, is a traditional two-player board game that enjoys popularity in various South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka. While it may not be as well-known globally as chess or checkers, it holds a cherished place in the hearts of those who have experienced its strategic gameplay.

**Popularity and Regional Names:**
Sholo Guti is known by different names in various regions where it is played. These names include:

1. **Bangladesh:** Sholo Guti
2. **India:** Solah Ata (Sixteen Soldiers)
3. **Sri Lanka:** Damii Ata (Sixteen Soldiers)

**Game Setup:**
- Sholo Guti is played on a square board with 17x17 intersecting points, resulting in 16 rows and 16 columns, totaling 256 points.
- Each player starts with 16 pieces arranged on opposite sides of the board.
- The pieces are typically represented by small, circular tokens, with one player using dark tokens and the other using light ones.

**Objective:**
The primary goal of Sholo Guti is to eliminate your opponent's pieces while protecting your own. The player who captures all of the opponent's pieces or immobilizes them so they cannot make any legal moves wins the game.

**Gameplay Rules:**
1. Players take turns to make their moves.
2. A piece can move to an adjacent empty point along the intersecting lines (diagonally or horizontally/vertically).
3. To capture an opponent's piece, a player must jump over it in a straight line to an empty point immediately beyond. The captured piece is then removed from the board.
4. Multiple captures can be made in a single turn as long as the jumps are in a straight line and follow the rules.
5. Capturing is mandatory if a player has a capturing opportunity; failure to do so results in a penalty.
6. The game ends when one player captures all of the opponent's pieces or immobilizes them.

**Strategy and Tactics:**
Sholo Guti is a game of strategy, requiring players to think several moves ahead. Some key strategies include:
- Setting up traps to force your opponent into making capturing moves.
- Protecting key pieces by positioning them strategically.
- Calculating the trade-offs between capturing and preserving your own pieces.

**Cultural Significance:**
Sholo Guti is not just a game; it's a cultural tradition in South Asia. It brings families and friends together, especially during holidays and gatherings, providing a platform for social interaction and friendly competition. The game's historical and cultural significance is deeply rooted in the region's heritage.

In conclusion, Sholo Guti is a traditional board game popular in South Asian countries like Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka. Known by various names, it involves strategic gameplay where players aim to capture their opponent's pieces while safeguarding their own. This classic game represents an important cultural tradition, fostering social bonds and offering an engaging pastime for generations of players.
Fixed Bug
Update Ads system
Added version checker system
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.