--- product_id: 403669983 title: "Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit" brand: "paljji handicrafts" price: "$29.81" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 category: "Paljji Handicrafts" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/403669983-vamana-guntalu-pallanghuzi-mancala-wooden-board-game-with-50-cowrie store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Includes traditional brass dice 50 authentic cowrie shells Solid wooden 10-pit board Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit **Brand:** paljji handicrafts **Price:** $29.81 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧠 Master the art of strategy with every shell you capture! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit by paljji handicrafts - **How much does it cost?** $29.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/403669983-vamana-guntalu-pallanghuzi-mancala-wooden-board-game-with-50-cowrie) ## Best For - paljji handicrafts enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted paljji handicrafts brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Portable:** Folding box design makes it easy to carry and store—never miss a game moment. - • **Dual-Player Challenge:** Perfect for two players, fostering friendly competition and social bonding. - • **Cognitive Skill Booster:** Enhances eye-hand coordination, concentration, and mental math for all ages 3+. - • **Handcrafted Authenticity:** Natural wood and real cowrie shells bring tactile charm and cultural heritage to your game nights. - • **Timeless Strategy Classic:** Engage in a centuries-old game that sharpens counting and strategic thinking. ## Overview The Vamana Guntalu Pallanghuzi Mancala Wooden Board Game features a handcrafted wooden board with 10 pits and 50 authentic cowrie shells, designed for two players aged 3 and above. This traditional game enhances counting skills, concentration, and eye-hand coordination, making it a perfect blend of cultural heritage and cognitive development. Its folding box design ensures portability, ideal for family bonding and friendly competition. ## Description Product Description Paljji Handicrafts Vamana Guntalu/ Pallankuzhi /Mancala Wooden Board Game with 50 Cowrie Shells Wooden Pallanguzhi 10 pits set with 50 cowrie sea shells. Folding box And One Set Of Dayakattai Brass/chausar/Pachikalu dice Pallankuzhi is played on a rectangular board with 2 rows and 7 columns. There are a total of 14 cups (kuzhi in Tamil language) and 146 counters. For the counters in the game, seeds, shells, small stones are all common for use.[4] As the game proceeds, each player distributes the shells over all the pits. The players may capture the shells, as permitted by the rules of the game. The rules of capture depend on the variant of the game played. The game ends when one of the players captures all the shells, and is declared as a winner. The starting player lifts the counters from any of his holes and, going counter-clockwise, distributes one counter in each hole. If he reaches the end of his cups he goes on his opponent's side of the board. When the player drops his last counter, he takes the counter from the next cup and continues placing them in this way. If the last counter falls into a cup with an empty cup beyond, the counters in the cup beyond the empty hole are captured by the player and put into his store. That player then continues play from the next cup containing counters. If the last counter falls into a cup with two empty holes beyond, he captures no counters and his turn is over. The next player continues play in the same way, taking counters from any of his cups and going around placing counters in a counter-clockwise direction. Popularity This game is popular among the kids and old people. This game is encouraged for the kids to learn to count, to improve eye–hand coordination and concentration while playing. And for the older people of the house, to spend time in the company of the young members of the family. Product Dimensions Package Dimensions- 16.3 x 15.6 x 14.3 cm Item Weight- 510 grams Review: Pachikalu dice or chausar not delivered with this product - Pachikalu dice or chausar not delivered with this product Review: Unpolished rough Uneven - Not kids friendly, not exotic. Just a simple wooden craft not made wisely. Uneven and not balanced. ## Features - Wooden Pallanguzhi 10 pits set with 50 cowrie sea shells. Folding box And One Set Of Dayakattai Brass/chausar/Pachikalu dice - This game is encouraged for the kids to learn to count, to improve eye–hand coordination and concentration while playing - The game is played by two players, with a wooden board that has fourteen pits,One among them being seven pits on each player's side. The pits contain cowry shells - The objective of most of the game is to capture more shells than the opponent. - This game is popular among the kids and old people ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09NTX5YRN | | Age Range Description | 3+ years | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Batteries Required? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #178,703 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #7,131 in Board Games | | Brand | Paljji Handicrafts | | Colour | BROWN | | Country of Origin | India | | Customer Reviews | 3.2 out of 5 stars 21 Reviews | | Genre | entertainment | | Included Components | Dice | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 15.6 x 14.3 x 16.3 Centimeters | | Item Type Name | Vamana Small 10 Pit Combo | | Manufacturer | Paljji Handicrafts | | Manufacturer Part Number | Vamana Small 10 Pit Combo | | Material | Brass, Wood | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 36 | | Minimum Recommended age | 36.00 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2 | | Operation Mode | manual | | Set Name | Vamana Guntalu 10 Pit | | Size | One Size | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Paljji Handicrafts - **Material:** Brass, Wood - **Genre:** entertainment - **Number of Players:** 2 - **Minimum Age Recomendation:** 36 ## Images ![Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lW9zDnnZL.jpg) ![Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KIw+DxAdL.jpg) ![Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PicCZZqxL.jpg) ![Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71etAtIhxsL.jpg) ![Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XGLOacyML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Pachikalu dice or chausar not delivered with this product *by H***U on 10 February 2023* Pachikalu dice or chausar not delivered with this product ### ⭐ Unpolished rough Uneven *by R***I on 14 May 2023* Not kids friendly, not exotic. Just a simple wooden craft not made wisely. Uneven and not balanced. ### ⭐ Thirupi vangikonga please 7 kuli iruntha anupunga *by R***R on 15 March 2023* Yenakku mathi kudukka vendi than intha ## Frequently Bought Together - Paljji Handicrafts Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit - Toysbox Colourful Brainvita Senior Mind Challenging Board Game with 32 Marbles | Marble Solitaire | Suitable for Ages 5 Years and Above, Kids --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/403669983-vamana-guntalu-pallanghuzi-mancala-wooden-board-game-with-50-cowrie](https://www.desertcart.us/products/403669983-vamana-guntalu-pallanghuzi-mancala-wooden-board-game-with-50-cowrie) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-23*