Students - Haumana

Dive into a magical, fantasy world made just for you. We make tabletop roleplaying games that can be played with friends, family, or even by yourself. These games are based in a mystical version of Hawaiʻi where Moʻo (dragons) rule the underground and Waʻa (traditional sailing canoes) fly high in the clouds. Our games come with brain teasing puzzles, wacky characters, and villainous monsters for you to interact with. We even make custom games that can take tutoring to the next level! Can you find the lost treasure by solving math problems, or heal your pet Mano (shark) by identifying native plants? Anything is possible in the Mana Palapala worlds!

When you learn via Mana Palapala games you also get to contribute to the story. We want to represent real life scenarios that you and your friends might experience, and the best place to gather that information is from you. You get to choose what aspects of yourself, your culture, and your story is incorporated into the game- and all parts are important. For example: you may want your Kumu (teacher) to act out the role of a 100 year old honu (turtle). Whether they are in their real life Kumu form, or their in game honu form the information they share is the same. The benefit is that you get to unlock your creativity and help choose the world you both live in. Real life knowledge can effect outcomes in the game, and in game choices can effect your real life. By coming up with new creatures, your own customizable character, and important information about the in game world you get to help yourself and your peers learn.