What's New

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Some minor problems resolved.

App Description

"Ashta Chamma" is a board game of India, played during the era of kings. This game was used to improve eye-to-eye coordination, and to teach teenagers war tactics and strategy.

The movement of coins is controlled by throw of 4 cowry shells, hence it is a game of chance. "Ashta Chamma" is primarily a game of chance, but involves thinking and planning. It also helps in developing counting skills. It is an interesting and amusing way to develop strategy skills.

The game is similar but not same as Ludo.

"Ashta Chamma" is called by various names in different regions. The list includes

Doyalu
BaaraKatta
Asta Chemma
Ashta Chemma
Chauka Bara
Katte Mane
Gatta Mane
Chakaara or Chakka
Pakidakali
KavidiKali
Asta Chamma
Daayam or Thaayam
Kaana Duaa

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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Ashta Chamma - Ancient Indian Ludo screenshot 5 Ashta Chamma - Ancient Indian Ludo screenshot 6 Ashta Chamma - Ancient Indian Ludo screenshot 7 Ashta Chamma - Ancient Indian Ludo screenshot 8

App Changes

  • April 26, 2015 Initial release
  • May 01, 2015 New version 1.1
  • May 21, 2015 New version 1.2

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