Pallanguzhi for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Pallanguzhi is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A seed game for two on a board of fourteen cups. Sow seeds around the board, keep sowing from the next cup, and take the seeds just past an empty cup.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Pallanguzhi
- Tap Play now. Pallanguzhi opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Sow the seeds and take the cup past an empty one.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: 4 seeds in each cup. A relaxed computer. Four games in a row.
- Medium: 5 seeds in each cup. A thoughtful computer. Three games in a row.
- Harder: 6 seeds in each cup. A sharp computer. Three games in a row.
Why people enjoy it
Many players enjoy Pallanguzhi with a cup of tea, one game at a time, with no one hurrying them along. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Pallanguzhi easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 4 seeds in each cup. A relaxed computer. Four games in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 6 seeds in each cup. A sharp computer. Three games in a row.
Can I play Pallanguzhi on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Pallanguzhi?
Pallanguzhi is one of 2,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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