Play Pallanguzhi

Play a popular South Indian game similar to the African game Mancala. Pallanguzhi is a popular South Indian game and is often played during Diwali. This game is similar to the African game Mancala and there are many variations of it. Some have different layouts of the cups, some use shells, seeds, or pebbles. Sometimes each cup has 6 beans or other numbers to start. Pallanguzhi is very popular with young and old people. Parents encourage their children to play because it helps improve eye-hand coordination, concentration, and strategizing while playing.