### **How to Play Pallanguzhi (Pallanguli / Pallankuzhi)****Pallanguzhi** (also spelled **Pallankuzhi**) is a traditional South Indian **mancala-style game** played with seeds, stones, or shells. It is popular in **Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala** and is known for improving **strategic thinking and mathematical skills**.---### **Game Setup** - **Board**: A wooden or cardboard board with **14 pits (kuzhi)** arranged in two rows of seven. - **Players**: 2 players. - **Seeds/Stones**: Typically **146 seeds (e.g., tamarind or cowpea seeds)**, with **12 seeds placed in each pit** (except the storehouses).---### **Objective** The goal is to **capture the most seeds** by strategically sowing and collecting them from the board.---### **Game Rules** 1. **Starting the Game**: - Each player sits facing the row of seven pits on their side. - Players take turns picking up **all the seeds** from one of their pits and **sowing them one by one** in a counterclockwise direction.2. **Capturing Seeds**: - If the last seed falls into a pit with **2, 4, or 6 seeds**, the player captures those seeds. - If the previous pit also has an even number of seeds, those are also captured. - The player continues capturing until an odd-numbered pit is reached.3. **End of Round**: - When a player **runs out of seeds** in all their pits, they **borrow seeds** from their opponent (if available) and continue playing. - If borrowing is not possible, the game ends, and the **player with the most seeds wins**.4. **Winning the Game**: - The player with the **most captured seeds** at the end wins. - Some variations include playing multiple rounds and tracking total seeds won over time.---### **Variations** - Different regions have their own rules, such as **starting with fewer seeds** or using different sowing patterns. - Some versions allow **redistributing captured seeds** for longer gameplay.Would you like a **strategy guide** or more details on variations? 😊