A Traditional Indian Dice Game

Perhaps no other game is played in so many different variations all over India as Chaupad. The variations often have slight differences in the board itself, the type of game pieces used or the rules and methodology. Chaupad is believed by many to be among the oldest games from India. Legend has it that Emperor Akbar played it on giant boards with women from his harem moving instead of game pieces. This game is believed to be the source for the popular game Ludo.

Alternate Names: Pagade, Pachisi, Chaupar, Aksha Kreeda, Dayakattam, Chokkattan

Players: 2-4 

Contents:

• Game board in Canvas
• 16 wooden game pieces (in 4 different colours)
• 6 shell-shaped throw pieces
• A pair of long dice
• Rule sheet

Age Group: 5+

Weight of the Game: 155 g 

Canvas Size: 44.5 x 44.5cm 

Carton Size: 17.8 x 10.2 x 5 cm