Traditional Indian Games

Traditional Indian Games Traditional Indian Games are exciting and intriguing. When you begin to play an Indian traditional game, you will loose track of your time and simply can stop playing. Pachisi is delightful game which can be played with a board and some cowries or shells. Ashte -Kahste is another Indian traditional game which can be played with either 2 or 4 players using a 7 by 7 board and four cowries. Ganjifa cards were in the olden days used by kings and other noblemen. Ganjifa card pack used by rich and nobles were made of ivory, tortoise shells and contained precious stones too.
While shopping for traditional Indian Games, do check out the attractive dasavatara ganjifa cards, moghul cards and collectible cards. You will also come across chess sets made out of wood, handcrafted and magnetic chess sets too. Chess sets which are handcrafted and painted have an extra edge over the ready made or plastic chess sets.

Popular Traditional Indian Games are:-

Chess:
The game of chess originated in India in the 6th century. Chess comprises of three animals- horse, camel and elephant, knight, bishop and rook in chess. Chess game has spread throughout the world and their name derived from the Sanskrit game Chaturanga.

Pachisi:
It is a board game that originated in ancient India. The name of the game ‘Pachisi’ has come from a Hindi word pachis, meaning twenty-five. The name of the game is also called Twenty five, as the largest score that can be thrown with the cowrie shells. The game is played between four players, divided into two teams. Players play with four beehive-shaped pieces in the color of black, red, yellow and green.

Pallanguli:
Pallanguli is played in the southern India. It is called the gambling game by men. The board has 14 cups with each player controlling seven. In each cup six seeds are placed. To play the game, players lift the seeds and distribute one seed in each hole. If the seeds are finished, the player goes on to his opponent’s side of the board. If the seed fall into a cup with an empty cup beyond, the seeds in the cup beyond the empty hole are captured by the player and put into his store.

Chess sets

Magnetic Chess Set

Dimension:
9 inches;

Chess game and chess sets are the most famous board game. Other board games do not carry that much interest and prestige that is associated with the chess game. Our site is a virtual treat for the people who love chess game. Any one who loves this game will surely have a desire to get the best chess sets. Our site feature the best chess sets for all the lovers of this great game.

Crafts in India offers a wide array of chess sets coming with numerous finishes, sizes and styles to match almost any room decor. Our selection also includes chess tables and board games tables. We offer the best quality wooden chess sets. These are the unique chess sets which are a wonderful combine of class and convenience.

Pachisi Set
Indian handicrafts are always rich in variety owing to great diversity in the cultural set-up of Indian society. The handicraft produced in far flung regions of India are unique and possess great historical traditions and artistry.
Be a proud owner of a handmade Pachisi, the Indian mind game of the Rajas. This royal game has evolved with time and has made its appearance as the modern day Ludo. However, the magic of the Royal Pachisi game can only be properly realised by a traditionally crafted Pachisi set that lets you sharpen your wits and enjoy every bit of the game.



Pachisi: The Mind Game- Traditional Indian Game

Dimensions : 42 (Full Spread) Inches

The origin of Pachisi, a traditional Indian four-player game can be traced to the 4th Century AD. It was the royal game played by the Maharajas, the nobility and the common men in leisure. The Mughal Emperor Akbar played the variant of Pachisi; Chauper on huge inlaid marble court employing slaves from the harem as his pawns/pieces.

The Pachisi board (shown in the picture) is made of cloth in a patchwork design. The four arms/limbs of the board are conjoined at the center called ‘Char Koni’. Each arm in the length of 17” has three marked squares in orange color called ‘castles’ to distinguish them from the maroon squares. The game set comes with a set of 12 beehive shaped wooden pawns in colors of yellow, black, red, and green. The players throw cowrie shells on the Char Koni and the move of the pawns are determined by the number of shells that fall with the open face. The objective of the game is to get all the four pawns allocated to each player from a set of 12 to complete the round of the board as fast as possible.

This lightweight potable Pachisi board also has a safety pocket for the cowries at the Char Koni area. The game comes in a cloth carry bag along with a booklet on the Rules of Games.

Today, variants of Pachisi like Ludo and American Parcheesi have become immensely popular. But if you want to savor the real mind game that once was the favorite past time of the Indian royalty then Pachisi is the best option to relax and of course sharpen your wits.

Board Games



Dominos Game

Dimension:
6.5x4 inches;

Indian handicrafts are always rich in variety owing to great diversity in the cultural set-up of Indian society. The handicraft produced in far flung regions of India are unique and possess great historical traditions and artistry.

Make the most of your leisure with traditional board games popular through ages. Vintage board games like the Dominos are available along with the modern day Ludo, a variation of the royal game of Pachisi. The mood and feel of traditional board games are retained by skilled craftsmanship and elegant designs of the games on show.

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