Chauka Bara Wooden board
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Chauka Baara is a classic traditional Indian strategy board game played across many regions of India and known by several names such as Ashta Chamma, Katte Mane, Gatta Mane, Daayam, and Chakka. The game has been enjoyed for generations as a fun and engaging indoor activity for families and friends.
The game is played by two to four players who race their coins across a 5×5 square board, aiming to reach the center of the board before their opponents. The movement of pieces is determined by throwing cowrie shells, adding both chance and strategic decision-making to the gameplay.
The Tamaala Chauka Baara game set features a hand-printed cloth board and handcrafted pawns made by Channapatna artisans using traditional lac-turning techniques and natural colors. The set typically includes 16 pawns (four for each player) and cowrie shells used as dice, making it a beautifully crafted cultural game that blends heritage craftsmanship with engaging gameplay.
This traditional board game helps develop:
Strategic thinking
Planning and decision-making
Patience and concentration
Social interaction and family bonding
Perfect for family game nights, educational play, and cultural gifting, Chauka Baara celebrates the richness of India’s traditional games while supporting handmade craft traditions.
Instruction leaflet provided.
Chauka Baara is a classic traditional Indian strategy board game played across many regions of India and known by several names such as Ashta Chamma, Katte Mane, Gatta Mane, Daayam, and Chakka. The game has been enjoyed for generations as a fun and engaging indoor activity for families and friends.
The game is played by two to four players who race their coins across a 5×5 square board, aiming to reach the center of the board before their opponents. The movement of pieces is determined by throwing cowrie shells, adding both chance and strategic decision-making to the gameplay.
The Tamaala Chauka Baara game set features a hand-printed cloth board and handcrafted pawns made by Channapatna artisans using traditional lac-turning techniques and natural colors. The set typically includes 16 pawns (four for each player) and cowrie shells used as dice, making it a beautifully crafted cultural game that blends heritage craftsmanship with engaging gameplay.
This traditional board game helps develop:
Strategic thinking
Planning and decision-making
Patience and concentration
Social interaction and family bonding
Perfect for family game nights, educational play, and cultural gifting, Chauka Baara celebrates the richness of India’s traditional games while supporting handmade craft traditions.
