Nov 25, 2012

Photo of Pallankuzhi or Gurpale or Mancala (Oldest board game)






















Pallankuzhi or Gurpale or Mancala (Oldest board game)

Gurpale is one of the oldest form of board games of India. The board featured is handcrafted by my paternal grandfather Late Rama Kamath 85 years back, for whom wood craft was a hobby. This is my prized possession now. Sadly I too forgot how to play this board game.

1 comment:

Kishore said...

Hi Niya,

One of my cousins seem to know the rules of this game. Will share your blog with her so that she can share it here. By the way, the gurpale picture has come out nice. Thanks!
Regards,
Kishore Rao