VALLAMKALI | 3 - 6 PLAYERS | LIGHT STRATEGY FAMILY FUN PARTY

Teach time: 5 mins

Playtime: 30 mins

Game Overview:

VALLAMKALI is a game based on the Boat Races of Alleppey (Alappuzha), a city in Kerala.

The waves are calling. The crowds are cheering. Hundreds of oarsmen take their place on the snake boats, with a prayer on their lips and their coordinated paddling in perfect sync with the beat of the drums.

Vallamkali, Kerala’s iconic boat races, are so simple. Take your mark, work as a team, and win the race. But there is also a lot under the surface, and ultimately, what gets you first to the finish line is a blend of strategy, teamwork, and top talent.

This is not just a boat race; it is the spirit of Kerala. It brings communities together. It is an emotion that unites generations of spectators and participants alike. So today, we invite you to take your place on the snake boat, say a silent prayer, and row fiercely through the backwaters.

Game Play:

Start with your basic team, enhance your team by bidding for the best players and then race simultaneously (just like in real life)! Move your players according to the rhythm of the drums to gain more momentum. Bet on the team you think will win (it need not be your own!) at each milestone. If your team wins the race, there is a lot of money to be won, but remember, those who bet on you also gain money.

Strategize each turn and be the richest player overall at the end of the game to win!