Ashta Chamma Game | Chinnata | Digital Print on Orange Raw Silk

Ashta Chamma has references in some ancient Indian epics and is a precursor to the Ludo game. Old Memories | Family Time & Great Bonding | Playing the game brings people together, irrespective of age or social status. The game of Asta Chamma is one of the oldest games in existence and still being played in certain parts of India.

Asta Chamma Game is also known and played across India, some of the common names are as follows:

• Chowka Bhara / Katte Mane in Kannada (Mysuru region)
• Daayam or Thaayam in Tamil (Tamil Nadu)
• Champool / Kach kangri in Marathi (Maharashtra)
• Chomal Ishto / Kaangi chaala in Gujarati
• Changa po in Rajasthan.

This game is an example of a partially observable system that involves an element of chance introduced by the roll of special dice and an element of strategy (the strategy being the pawn the player decides to move after the roll of the dice). While traditionally played with 4 cowry shells. Players will learn to be patient as they wait to take their turns and utilize that time to plan their moves. It is an interesting and fun way to develop strategy and counting skills.