Pallanguli – Traditional Wooden Board Game
Pallanguli is a traditional South Indian board game played on a wooden board with 14 pits, using shells, seeds, or stones. It is a two-player strategy game that enhances mathematical and logical skills.
How to Play 🎲
- Each player starts with an equal number of seeds/stones in their pits.
- Players take turns scooping and distributing the seeds counterclockwise.
- If a player lands in an empty pit on their side, they capture the opponent’s seeds from the opposite pit.
- The game continues until one player cannot make a move.
- The player with the most captured seeds wins!
Benefits of Playing Pallanguli 🌟
✅ Enhances mathematical and counting skills 🔢
✅ Improves strategic thinking and problem-solving 🧠
✅ Boosts patience and concentration 🎯
✅ Encourages social interaction and bonding 🤝
✅ Preserves traditional heritage and culture 🏛️