{"product_id":"navakankari-medium","title":"Navakankari - Medium","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNavakankari is a traditional Indian strategy game inspired by the ancient game known globally as Nine Men’s Morris. Its name comes from Sanskrit, meaning “nine pebbles.” A part of India’s rich heritage of board games, it has been enjoyed for generations as a game of logic, patience, and skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther names -\u003c\/strong\u003e Char-Par, Navakankari, Navakakri, Saalu Mane Aata, Daahdi, Colour Block, Nine Men's Morris and Jodpi Ata. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGameplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayed between two players, the game board features three connected squares with 24 intersection points. Each player receives nine coins and aims to form straight lines of three pieces, known as color blocks, either horizontally or vertically. Forming a block allows a player to remove one of the opponent’s coins, making strategy and foresight key to winning the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple to learn yet deeply engaging, Navakankari encourages tactical thinking, concentration, and social play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCotton game mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstruction sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e18 pawns total - 2 colours, 9 each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily game nights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEducational strategy games for children ages 6+\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional game collectors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural and heritage gifting\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovers of handmade and Indian board games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamaala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56645762449574,"sku":null,"price":825.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/7891\/9590\/files\/IMG_7659.jpg?v=1781276311","url":"https:\/\/tamaala.com\/products\/navakankari-medium","provider":"Tamaala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}