Control the center pits early
Make moves that earn extra turns
Plan chains of extra turns in advance
Avoid giving your opponent easy captures
Capture when it creates a strong advantage
Keep your side of the board active
Empty pits strategically to set up future moves
Count seeds before every move
Force your opponent into weak positions
Protect your scoring pit from wasted moves
Leave yourself moves that land in your store
Deny your opponent access to extra turns
Use captures to swing the seed count
Prioritize moves that improve future options
End the game with more seeds in your store