🌰 Play Pallanguzhi Online
Also known as Ali Guli Mane — sow the seeds, time your captures. Free multiplayer, 2 players, ~5 min matches — nothing to download — open the tab and you are matched in seconds.
How to play Pallanguzhi
Also known as Ali Guli Mane — sow seeds pit by pit and capture whenever a pit lands on exactly 4.
Watching a chain of captures ripple backward across several pits at once feels like setting off a chain reaction.
- Tap one of your own pits to pick up and sow its seeds counter-clockwise
- If your last seed lands in a pit that now holds exactly 4, you capture it (and any unbroken run of 4s just before it)
- Most seeds captured when the board empties out wins
💡 Watch pits sitting at 3 seeds — sowing into them creates a capture, so time your moves around them.
💡 Count ahead before sowing — knowing exactly how many pits your seeds will fill lets you predict a capture before it happens.
Rules verified 2026-09-01
Frequently asked questions
How many players do I need for Pallanguzhi?
Pallanguzhi supports exactly 2 players. If a full table of real people isn't ready when you queue, PlayHub fills the empty seats with bots instantly so the match starts without waiting.
Do I need to download anything or sign up to play Pallanguzhi?
No. Pallanguzhi runs entirely in your browser tab — no app install, no account, no email required. Pick a name and you're matched within seconds.
Is Pallanguzhi really free?
Free, always. Playing Pallanguzhi does not require a purchase — PlayHub runs on ads instead of charging players.
Can I play Pallanguzhi with a specific friend instead of strangers?
Create a private room from the Pallanguzhi page to get a shareable room code, or enter a code a friend already sent you to jump straight into their table.