The slaughter

I used to enjoy playing Mancala with Trevor. There are some variations in the rules, depending on which country's rules you follow. A few weeks ago, we switched our play to counterclockwise on our board to accommodate the way a friend plays.

Ever since then, I can't get a break. Trev's figured out the perfect first move. And since I usually let him go first, I don't win anymore. Ever.



Never. I don't even come close. He's gleeful in his merciless and repeated slaughter.



I remained convinced that it was because he found the perfect first move. So I started going first, copying his strategy. Again and again.



But it didn't work. I still couldn't pull ahead.



And now I have to figure out another excuse why I can NEVER win this game anymore.