2023Amit Ghadge, Phalgun Polepalli
- Videos
- 2
- Creators
- 2
Reviews and playthroughs
2 - 4 players60 - 90 minMedium weight
Vallamkali: Boat Races of Alappuzha
2023Phalgun Polepalli
- Videos
- 7
- Creators
- 4
Mostly how-to-play and unboxings. Vallamkali: Boat Races of Alappuzha is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 1 reviews, 3 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, and 2 unboxings.
3 - 6 players
30 - 45 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
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.
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Which Vallamkali: Boat Races of Alappuzha video should I watch?
Vallamkali: Boat Races of Alappuzha has 7 videos from 4 creators: 1 review, 3 how-to-play guides, 1 playthrough and 2 unboxings. They date from 2023 to December 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "All the Games with Steph: Vallamkali: Boat Races of Alappuzha - Teach" by Steph Hodge, which runs 11 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Vallamkali: Boat Races of Alappuzha - Evan Shows You A Game... Episode 17" by eVanDiesel. To see it played, watch "Vallamkali - Boat Races of Alappuzha: Thrilling Playthrough with Unexpected Winners!" by MOZAIC GAMES.
If you like it, try Karigar-e-Taj, Uninvited Guests at a Wedding and Yudhbhoomi: An Indian Game of War, also by Phalgun Polepalli, or Downforce, which shares several of its mechanics.
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About Vallamkali: Boat Races of Alappuzha
From BoardGameGeek:
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.
Designer
Phalgun Polepalli
Artist
Sahana VJ
Publisher
Mozaic Games
Categories
Racing
Mechanics