CHOWKA BARA Traditional Indian board Game

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Chowka Bara, also known as Ashta Chamma, is an ancient Indian board game with a rich history and cultural significance. It's believed to have originated during the Vedic period in India.

The game is played by two or four players using four cowrie shells and sixteen tokens. The name “Chowka Bara” means “four eight,” which are the highest numbers a player can get from the cowrie shells.

Chowka Bara is more than just a game; it has been a way for people to come together and have fun. Traditionally, it was played during festivals and gatherings, bringing people of all ages together. The game is easy to understand but requires strategic thinking, making it enjoyable for many.

MATERIAL: Cotton scroll mounted on paper with wooden dowels, supari counters and cowri dice, comprehensive game literature.

SPECIFICS: 35 x 10.5 x 4.5 [cm]