--- product_id: 377612318 title: "Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game/with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit (Model 3)" brand: "paljji handicrafts" price: "VT11469" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Paljji Handicrafts" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/377612318-vamana-guntalu-pallanghuzi-mancala-wooden-board-game-with-50-cowrie store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Premium Neem Wood Build 14 Strategic Pits Layout 70 Authentic Seashell Counters Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game/with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit (Model 3) **Brand:** paljji handicrafts **Price:** VT11469 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐚 Master the art of strategy with every shell – your next legendary game night awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game/with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit (Model 3) by paljji handicrafts - **How much does it cost?** VT11469 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/377612318-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 - • **Portable Play:** Comes with a folding wooden board and a stylish storage bag—take your game anywhere and never miss a moment of fun. - • **Strategic Depth:** 14 pits designed for two players to engage in a classic game of skill and strategy, perfect for sharpening your mind. - • **Brain-Boosting Fun:** Encourages counting, concentration, and hand-eye coordination—ideal for professionals who value mindful downtime. - • **Tactile Authenticity:** Includes 70 natural seashells that add a sensory, authentic touch to every move you make. - • **Timeless Craftsmanship:** Hand-polished neem wood for a smooth, elegant finish that stands out on any game night table. ## Overview The Vamana Guntalu Wooden Board Game is a traditional two-player mancala-style game crafted from premium neem wood, featuring 14 pits and 70 natural seashell counters. Designed to enhance counting skills, concentration, and hand-eye coordination, it comes with a folding board and storage bag for easy portability. Perfect for adults seeking a nostalgic yet intellectually stimulating pastime. ## Description Product Description 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. Review: Can use on gas stove & as well as on induction stove. - Set is very useful; quality is good. Review: Finish of the product - Hello I have received the product in time and it was as per the order. But one thing I noticed after using the product , this is the traditional game. While using playing this game what I noticed is finishing of the product is not up to the mark. While playing it hurts our hand. So my request to the manufacturer is pl make the finishes product even if it more by 10 to 15% doesn't matter Otherwise it is fun to play and it is worth the money ## Features - Wooden Pallanguzhi 10 pits set with 50 cowrie sea shells. Folding box design with closing locks - 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 | B09FQ9SS85 | | Age Range Description | 4+ years | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,613 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #68 in Board Games | | Brand | Paljji Handicrafts | | Colour | Model 3 | | Country of Origin | India | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 465 Reviews | | Edition | Model 3 | | Genre | entertainment | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 6.6 x 7.1 x 31.7 Centimeters | | Item Type Name | Vamana Guntalu | | Manufacturer | Paljji Handicrafts | | Material | Wood | | Maximum Recommended age | 48.00 | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 48 | | Minimum Recommended age | 48.00 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2 | | Operation Mode | manual | | Packer Contact Information | Paljji Handicrafts | | Theme | Board Game | | Unit Count | 10 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Paljji Handicrafts - **Genre:** entertainment - **Material:** Wood - **Number of Players:** 2 - **Theme:** Board Game ## Images ![Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game/with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit (Model 3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yA9Etc7RL.jpg) ![Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game/with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit (Model 3) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lW9zDnnZL.jpg) ![Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game/with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit (Model 3) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JLKTmKgiL.jpg) ![Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game/with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit (Model 3) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71etAtIhxsL.jpg) ![Vamana Guntalu/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game/with 50 Cowrie Shells - 10 Pit (Model 3) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PicCZZqxL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Kyaa kare iska bhai?** A: This one wooden handmade board game ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can use on gas stove & as well as on induction stove. *by M***A on 7 April 2026* Set is very useful; quality is good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finish of the product *by M***. on 25 January 2026* Hello I have received the product in time and it was as per the order. But one thing I noticed after using the product , this is the traditional game. While using playing this game what I noticed is finishing of the product is not up to the mark. While playing it hurts our hand. So my request to the manufacturer is pl make the finishes product even if it more by 10 to 15% doesn't matter Otherwise it is fun to play and it is worth the money ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by J***A on 21 September 2025* Dilivary said very poover ## Frequently Bought Together - Paljji Handicrafts Vamana Guntalu Hard Wood/Pallanghuzi/Mancala Wooden Board Game/with 70 Seashells and storage bag- 14 Pit - RATNA'S Premium Quality Magnetic Snakes and LADDERS with Ludo for Kids and Family Fun. - Trinkets & More - Mikado Wooden 31 Pick-Up Sticks Board Game - 5+ Years --- ## 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.vu/products/377612318-vamana-guntalu-pallanghuzi-mancala-wooden-board-game-with-50-cowrie](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/377612318-vamana-guntalu-pallanghuzi-mancala-wooden-board-game-with-50-cowrie) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*