Traditional Indian Board Games

Learn to Play

Three games rooted in centuries of South Indian tradition — strategy, dice, and geometry. Learn at your own pace with a step-by-step companion that never lets you get lost.

3Games
6Learning stages
1,000+Years of history
Choose your game

Pick one and start learning

Each game has its own character. Follow the learning arc at your pace.

Aadu Huli

Asymmetric hunt · Tigers vs goats

South India · 1,000+ years

3 tigers vs 15 goats. Pure asymmetric strategy. Played across South India for over 1,000 years.

Chowka Bara

Race & capture · Cowrie shell dice

Pan-India · Ancient

Race your tokens home before your rivals. The oldest dice game still played in India.

Navakankari

Nine men's morris · Mill strategy

Karnataka · Classical

Form three in a row. Block your opponent. A game of pure geometry and patience.

How it works

Your 6-stage learning arc

The companion app takes you from complete beginner to confident competitor — one stage at a time, no rushing.

01

Watch

See the game in action. Observe a full match with commentary before touching a single piece.

02

Hand Hold

The companion guides every move for you. No mistakes possible — just feel the rhythm of the game.

03

Guided

Make your own moves with real-time hints. Nudges appear when you're about to blunder.

04

Coach

Play independently. The coach analyses your game afterward and highlights what to improve.

05

Puzzles

Targeted position puzzles sharpen your tactics. Find the winning move in under 30 seconds.

06

Play

Full competitive play — ranked matches, tournaments, and live opponents. You're ready.

WatchHand HoldPlay
At a glance

Not sure where to start?

Here's a quick comparison.

GameTypePlayersComplexity
Aadu Huli
Abstract strategy2 (asymmetric)★★★★☆Learn
Chowka Bara
Race & capture2–4★★★☆☆Learn
Navakankari
Mill / alignment2★★★☆☆Learn

Ready to play?

Jump in — the companion will hold your hand at first. You'll be playing independently before you know it.

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