
It is an interesting and amusing way to develop strategy skills. Now, You can play ISTO Game or Ashta chamma on PC with GameLoop smoothly.īADAMI, INDIA - FEB 8, 2017: Seniors playing indian board game Ashta Chamma.

Chowka Bara or Ashta Chamma is a two- or four-player board game from India. The game-play is designed to play using just one hand.Which means, you can play for several hours while travelling.Cowrie shells used as dice, though in this picture six were thrown instead.


Ashta Chamma is primarily a game of chance, but involves thinking and planning. The movement of coins is controlled by throw of 4 cowry shells. It also helps in developing counting skills.Īll the rules are very similar to the Ludo. This game was used to improve eye-to-eye coordination, and to teach teenagers war tactics and strategy. Chowka Bara or Ashta Chamma is an Indian board game, played during the era of kings.
