Chaukar vs Ludoria Classics

Discover Chaukar—the authentic, ancient Indian board game of strategy and skill! Step back in time and experience the ultimate traditional board game right on your mobile screen. Chaukar (also known in various regions as Chowka Bhara, Ashta Chamma, or Chowka Ashta) is a classic multiplayer game deeply rooted in heritage. Roll the cowrie shells, plan your moves, and race your tokens to the center to claim victory! Whether you want to relive childhood memories or challenge your strategic mind, Chaukar brings the perfect blend of luck, strategy, and tradition. EXCITING GAME MODES Tailor your gameplay to match your style with two distinct modes: • Classic Mode (Easy & Relaxed): Perfect for casual play, beginners, or a relaxing game night. Enjoy the traditional flow of the game at your own pace. • Master Mode (Challenging & Competitive): For true strategists! In this mode, you must successfully capture at least one opponent's token to enter the inner rings. Block your rivals, plan your captures, and prove your mastery. HOW TO PLAY Chaukar is easy to learn but deeply strategic: • The Board: Played on a distinct grid layout with unique safe zones marked with an 'X'. • The Roll: Roll the traditional virtual cowrie shells to determine your steps. • The Objective: Navigate all 4 of your tokens along a spiral path toward the central safety zone. KEY FEATURES Complete Offline Gameplay No internet? No problem! Enjoy the full experience entirely offline. Play anytime, anywhere—whether you are traveling, commuting, or in a low-network zone. Local Multiplayer & Smart Bots • Pass & Play: Gather your family and friends around a single screen for authentic, old-school game nights. • Challenging AI Bots: No opponent around? Challenge our smart, adaptive AI bots to hone your strategic skills. Stunning Visual Themes Switch up your vibe! Choose from multiple beautifully crafted themes ranging from ancient royal parchment and traditional wooden boards to sleek, modern aesthetics. Immersive Audio Experience Feel the game come alive with crisp, satisfying sound effects—from the authentic rattle of rolling cowrie shells to dramatic capture sounds.

Ludoria is the home of traditional board games. Rediscover the great strategy games that have crossed centuries and continents — 14 in all, gathered in one elegant app to play, to learn, and to pass on. Every game comes with clear, illustrated rules and its origin. 14 GAMES FROM AROUND THE WORLD • Fanorona — Madagascar's iconic game of capturing chains • Oware (Awale) — West Africa's celebrated sowing game • Nine Men's Morris — mills and alignments, from ancient Rome • Seega — Egypt's custodial-capture duel • Surakarta — Indonesia's loop-capture game • Bagh-Chal — Nepal's tigers and goats • Hnefatafl — the Viking siege game • Morabaraba — South Africa's twelve men's morris • Alquerque — the medieval ancestor of draughts (Spain) • Aadu Puli — India's goats and tigers on a triangle • Hasami Shogi — Japan's sandwich-capture game • Shax — the Somali morris • Togyz Kumalak — Kazakhstan's nine-pit mancala • Bao — Tanzania's great multi-lap mancala HOW YOU PLAY • Solo against a multi-level AI • Two players on one phone • Online against players worldwide, with ELO leaderboards (week, month, year, all-time) MADE FOR EVERYONE • 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese • Portrait and landscape • Didactic, illustrated rules • Color themes and piece styles FREE, WITH OPTIONAL PREMIUM Three games (Fanorona, Oware, Nine Men's Morris) and online play are free for everyone. A single Premium purchase (EUR 1.99, no subscription) unlocks the 11 other traditional games, ELO ranking, and the Hard and Expert AI levels. Ludoria's goal is simple: have fun by bringing traditional games back to life. Your move.