Chauka Bara 7 House | Kalamkari

Chauka Bara is one of India's oldest and most beloved race board games, tracing its roots back to ancient India. Two to four players race their four counters across a 7×7 grid, moving anti-clockwise along the outer squares and clockwise inward, all the way to the coveted centre square. Every move is governed by the throw of six wooden cowries, making it a beautiful blend of chance and strategy.

The tension builds with every roll — land on an opponent's counter and send them back to the start, earning yourself a bonus turn. But play too boldly and three consecutive winning throws will knock you out entirely. Simple to learn, endlessly engaging, and perfect for the whole family.

This board game is handcrafted in the traditional Kalamkari style, with hand-painted motifs adorning the special squares and a bold decorative border framing the board — a piece of living craft tradition.

The first player to bring all four counters home to the innermost square wins. Each set includes the game board, 16 counters (4 sets of 4), and 6 wooden cowries. A perfect gift for those who appreciate India's rich gaming heritage.

Part of Ramsons Kreedaa Kaushalya — traditional Indian board games researched, revived, and handcrafted in Mysore since 1970.

🤲 Because this is a 100% handmade product, every piece is one of a kind. The stitching, thread colour, and pawns may vary slightly from what you see in the images — and that's exactly what makes yours truly unique. No two boards are ever exactly alike; each carries the individual touch of the artisan who made it.