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Gebeta - Traditional Ethiopian Mancala Game

A Java GUI implementation of the traditional Ethiopian board game Gebeta (Mancala), created as an Object-Oriented Programming project.

About the Developer

Made by: Yabetse Tesfaye
Institution: Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Program: Software Engineer Year: 5th Year Student
ID: UGR/31352/15

Game Features

  • Traditional Gebeta Rules: Complete implementation of the classic Gebeta game mechanics
  • Beautiful GUI: Aesthetic board design with colorful stones and intuitive interface
  • Multiple Panels:
    • Intro page with background image
    • Game board with full functionality
    • About page with developer information
    • Help page with game instructions and tutorial video link
  • Enhanced User Experience: Hover effects, smooth animations, and responsive design
  • Game Management: New game, reset, and navigation features

How to Compile and Run

Prerequisites

  • Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher
  • The background image file: Background Image.png (must be in the same directory)

Compilation

javac *.java

Running the Game

java Gebeta

Game Rules

  1. Setup: Each small pit starts with 4 stones
  2. Turns: Players take turns picking up all stones from one of their pits
  3. Distribution: Stones are distributed one by one into subsequent pits counter-clockwise
  4. Extra Turns: If the last stone lands in your store, you get another turn
  5. Capture: If the last stone lands in an empty pit on your side, you capture that stone and all stones in the opposite pit
  6. Game End: The game ends when one player has no stones left in their small pits
  7. Winner: The player with the most stones in their store wins

Controls

  • Mouse Click: Click on your pits to make moves
  • New Game: Start a fresh game
  • Help: Access game instructions and tutorial video
  • Back to Menu: Return to the main menu

File Structure

  • Gebeta.java - Main application class
  • IntroPanel.java - Introduction screen with navigation
  • GamePanel.java - Main game interface
  • AboutPanel.java - Developer information
  • HelpPanel.java - Game instructions and help
  • GameBoard.java - Game logic and board management
  • Pit.java - Individual pit representation
  • Stone.java - Stone object for visual representation
  • Background Image.png - Background image for the intro screen

Object-Oriented Design

The project demonstrates proper OOP principles:

  • Encapsulation: Each class manages its own data and behavior
  • Inheritance: Proper use of Java Swing component hierarchy
  • Polymorphism: Different panel types implementing common interfaces
  • Abstraction: Clean separation of game logic from UI components

Tutorial Video

For additional help, watch the tutorial video: Gebeta Tutorial

Enjoy playing Gebeta!