💠 Char Bhar (Bead 3)

The traditional 3-bead alignment and sliding board game. Place all 3 beads on the board, then slide them to align 3 in a row. Do not let your opponent trap you!

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📖 Game Rules

  • Each player starts with exactly 3 beads (Red for you, Cyan for AI/Player 2).
  • **Phase 1: Placement**: Alternating turns, place one bead on any empty node of the grid.
  • **Phase 2: Sliding**: Once all 6 beads are on the board, slide one of your beads to any adjacent empty space connected by lines.
  • A diagonal move is permitted between corner nodes and the center.
  • **Win Condition**: Align all 3 of your beads in a straight line (row, column, or diagonal).
  • **Trap Lose**: If it is your turn to slide and all your beads are blocked (no legal moves), you instantly lose!