The Indian Ludo Game

Also known as Pachisi, Indian Ludo, Chausar, Sokkattan & Pagdi Pat. It is one of the oldest games played in the entire world Try beating your opponent in the ways of the kings by playing Indian Ludo. Includes Game: 1 Set of coins, 1 set of dice, 7 Shell (Kauri/Kodi) and Instructions Manual Meaning of Game A 'Chopat' is traditionally an embroidered cloth in the shape of a cross. 'Cho' means 4 and 'Pat' means area/territory. Each 'part' is divided into three columns and each column is divided into eight squares. The “dice” are seven cowry shells - 'kodi'. The “men - pyadu” or pieces are usually made of wood. Each player has four men. Point system for chopat All seven cowry shells are used in each throw. Point system is as below: All 7 facing down – 7 points 1 facing up, 6 facing down – 11 points 2 facing up, 5 facing down – 2 points 3 facing up, 4 facing down – 3 points 4 facing up, 3 facing down – 4 points 5 facing up, 2 facing down – 25 points 6 facing up, 1 facing down – 30 points All 7 facing up – 14 points Number of Game Players ‎4 Material Type(s) ‎Cotton Product Dimensions ‎12 x 12 x 4 cm; 486 Grams Manufacturer recommended age ‎5 years and up Country of Origin ‎India Item Weight ‎486 g