LAGORI/ PITTOO
A game traditionally played with stones stacked upon one another. A team game requiring remarkable hand eye co-ordination & agility. |
KU015
LAGORI SET
Coloured wooden tiles to stack
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Hand eye Coordination, Concentration |
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KP002
PITTOO-ELEPHANT POO
Coloured Elephant poo tiles to stack & a rubber ball
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Hand eye Coordination, Concentration |
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KA044
PALM LAGORI
Colourful Palm beads to stack & a palm ball
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Hand eye Coordination, Concentration |
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CHAUPAD/DAYAKATTAM/PAGADE
Perhaps no other game is played in so many different variations all over India as Chaupad. One of a family of cross and circle games, Chaupad is believed by many to be among the oldest games from India. A race game where 2 or 4 players race their respective pawns to the innermost square. This is a famous game played by Pandavas & Kauravas with Daala (Stick Dice). The game is also played with cowrie shells (called as Pachisi as the highest number thrown with the shells is 25-Pachees) |
KM001
PAGADE/PACHISI-Kalamkari
Aesthetically designed, kalamkari printed canvas game board with 4 sets of colourful pawns & fine pair of wooden daala (Markings 1,3,4,6).
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Counting, Mythology |
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KU012
PAGADE SET
Traditionally hand-stitched colourful pagade spread with 4 sets of pawns & a pair of wooden Daala (Markings 1,3,4,6)
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Counting, Mythology |
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KU049
PAGADE set- hand embroidered
Exquisite hand-embroidered pagade spread with 4 sets of pawns & a pair of wooden Daala (Markings 1,3,4,6)
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Counting, Mythology |
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AADU PULI AATAM / TIGER AND GOAT GAME/ HULI KURI AATA
This is a two player chase game of skill, strategy and thinking like chess. There are 3 tigers and 15 goats. The tigers try to kill the goats while the goats try to immobilize the tigers. This is a game requiring concentration and planning. |
KM002
GOATS & TIGERS-Kalamkari
Kalamkari printed canvas game board with fine wooden pawns
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Logic, Morality, Concentration |
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KR001
ADU PULI AATAM-Canvas
Game board on canvas with 3 shells for tigers & 15 shells for goats
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Logic, Morality, Concentration |
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KU027
ADU HULI AATA-Wood
Rubber wood, circular game board with 15 goat faced pawns & 3 colourful, tiger faced pawns in a lacquer finished box
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Logic, Morality, Concentration |
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KU051
TIGER-GOAT Game set-scroll
Fabric game board set on a scroll with game rules on the reverse side; shell-pawns or tiger-goat faced pawns
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Logic, Morality, Concentration |
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ASHTAA CHEMMAA/CHOWKABARA
Four players can participate in this game much akin to LUDO. The purpose is to race your pawns from the starting point to the safety of home. The game is played with cowrie shells instead of dice. |
KR002
ASHTAACHEMMA-Canvas
Game board on canvas with 4 sets of colourful pawns & 4 cowrie shells
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Counting |
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KM003
CHAUKABARA-Mat
Game board designed on mat with zari work; 4 sets of colourful pawns & 4 cowrie shells (White)
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Counting |
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KU026
CHOWKABARA 5x5-hand embroidered
Game board with exquisite hand-embroidery work; 4 sets of colourful pawns & 4 cowrie shells (White)
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Counting |
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KU054
CHOWKABARA 5x5 game set-scroll
Fabric game board set on a scroll with 4 sets of colourful glass pawns & 4 cowrie shells (Brown)
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Counting |
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KU055
CHOWKABARA 7X7 game set- scroll
Fabric game board set with 7X7 square grid on a scroll with 4 sets of colourful wooden pawns & 6 cowrie shells (Brown)
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Counting |
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NAVAKANKARI/DAHDI/ NINE MENS MORRIS
Two players are given 9 coins each, and try to get as many points as possible by getting 3 coins in a row. Although the purpose is similar to noughts and crosses, the game is far more complex as coins can be moved and the opponent's coins can be removed. A usefully addictive Brainteaser. |
KR003
DAHDI-Canvas
Game board on Canvas with 2 sets of shells
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Logic, Concentration |
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KU052
NAVAKANKARI game set-scroll
Fabric game board set on a scroll with game rules on the reverse side; shell-pawns or tiger-goat faced pawns
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Logic, Morality, Concentration |
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ALUGULIMANE/CHENNEMANE/PALLANGUZHI/MANCALA/VAMANAGUNTHALU
This is a popular indoor game native to South India. It is a game loved by the young and the old alike. This game originated from the concept of sowing and reaping - an integral part of rural life all over India, with several regional, caste and religious variations. It has two rows of seven cups & store of 70 seeds or shells. |
KR012
PALLANGUZHI-Board
This Pallanguzhi board is made of MDF. Comes with a bag of shells
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Counting, Logic, hand eye coordination, Concentration
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KU013
ALUGULIMANE/PALLANGUNI
Foldable board made from the soft, cream coloured wood of hale tree. Shells or seeds additional, as per choice
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Counting, Logic, hand eye coordination, Concentration |
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KAVADE/THE SHELL GAME
Played with cowrie shells, this is a fast paced but simple game for all ages. As it can be played by any number of people, the game is a wonderful way to spend a family evening. |
KR013
THE SHELL GAME
Set of 5 Cowrie shells
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Counting, hand eye coordination, Concentration |
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KU018
COWRIE SHELLS (Kavade) set of 4
Set of 4 cowrie shells. Several games can be played: Kai mele Kashi, Aim & Strike
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Counting, hand eye coordination, Concentration |
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KA025
FUN WITH SHELLS
25 shells in a palm box
Ageless
Stimulates: Planning, Counting, Hand-eye coordination |
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KR015
CHINESEPIEL (A COLOUR INDENTIFICATION GAME)
A colour identification game for young children, it is believed to have originated on the Indo - China border. Suitable for very young children
Age: 10 & Below
Stimulates: Colour Perception, Counting, Logic |
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KR016
VANAVAAS (ADVENTURES IN THE FOREST) RAMAYANA SERIES PART I
This game follows the footsteps of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita through the forest. Coins are paduka shaped.
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Mythology, Morality & Counting skill |
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KR017
SEARCH FOR SITA (A SEQUEL TO VANAVAAS) RAMAYANA SERIES PART II
This is a sequel to Vanavaas. In this game, you follow the adventures of Rama and Lakshmana as they search for Sita and seek the help of the vanaras or monkeys.
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Mythology, Morality & Counting skil |
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KR020
BATTLE OF LANKA (THE WAR GAME) RAMAYANA SERIES PART III
This is the third part of the Ramayana series. Colourful and well illustrated cards providing information about a character or event in the battle. Children will enjoy the cards and have fun making up new ways to play the game.
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Mythology, Morality & Counting |
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KR007
CHATURVIMSHATHI KOSHTAKA (A BATTLEFIELD GAME IN 24 SQUARES)
Chathurvimshathi Koshtaka, in Sanskrit simply means 24 boxes or squares. This is a battlefield game where two players with eight coins each literally battle it out to gain control of enemy territory. A pocket size game easy to carry along and convenient to play anywhere.
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Logic, Mythology |
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KR011
PANCH KONE (THE GAME OF THE FIVE POINTED STARS)
This is a single player game designed to be a pocket game that can be carried around. It makes an ideal take home gift for parties or to carry along for travel.
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Logic, Concentration |
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KR005
KALANAY BELANAY (BLACK ELEPHANT WHITE ELEPHANT)
Kalanay Belanay, a game from Karnataka, is an interesting game played with shells and board it is unusual and exciting.
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Counting |
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PARAMAPADA SOPANAM/SNAKES & LADDERS
Originated in India, this is a game based on morality called Vaikuntapaali or Paramapada Sopanam (the ladder to salvation). |
KR004
PARAMA PADA SOPANAM (STEPS TO THE HIGHEST PLACE)
Done on a 2 feet by 2 1/2 feet canvas the game is attractively designed and appealing. All the snakes in the games have names such as Bakasura, Kumbakarna etc. which are representative of certain vices. A booklet has been given with a short story of these characters to make it more appealing to children and parents who may not know the tales
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Counting, Mythology, Morality |
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KA029
PALM LEAF- SNAKES & LADDERS
A traditional fun-filled game with a palmleaf woven board & shells as counters.
Age: 6 & Below
Stimulates: Counting, Mythology, Morality |
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KP003
ELEPHANT POO- SNAKES & LADDERS
A traditional fun-filled game with the board & counters made using elephant poo. The board alongwith the counters in a small cloth bag can be rolled up like a scroll & fitted into a cloth bag
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Strategy, Logic, Concentration |
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SPINNERS
Spinning a top is a fun experience for children - a skill that unfortunately seems to be dying out |
KU001
TOP & STRING
A lacquer-finished Top which has a silently beautiful spin
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Logic, hand eye coordination |
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KU016
BUGURI
Traditional buguri for fun experience
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Logic, hand eye coordination |
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KU014
MAGIC TOP
Spin this lovely top on its rounded base & it ends up spinning on its stem
Ageless
Stimulates: Logic, hand eye coordination |
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KU025
LACQER BUGURI
Brightly coloured & non-rust nails make the top safe for the children.
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Logic, hand eye coordination |
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KA034
TOPS
Ageless
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KU035
LONG BUGURI (Stick top)
Watch it spin seamlessly
Ageless
Stimulates: Logic, hand eye coordination |
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KU036
HAND TOP
Watch it spin seamlessly
Ageless
Stimulates: Logic, hand eye coordination |
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KU044
JUTE GLOVE PUPPETS
Weave stories with this beautiful glove puppet & make the characters come alive
Age: 10 & Below
Stimulates: Logic, Creativity, Perception |
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KU033
MARBLES (Goli)
Numerous variations exist and the rich colours of the marbles fascinate youngsters. Aim & Strike, Baklaas, Odd or even, many more game options
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Counting, hand eye coordination, Perception of shapes & sizes, Concentration |
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KU009
PAWNS
4 sets of Brightly coloured wooden pawns with a traditional design.
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Logic, Hand eye Coordination, Concentration |
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KU010
DAALA PAIR (Stick Dice)
A pair of wooden Daala (Stick dice) famously used in Mahabharatha for a game of Pagade. The dice has 1, 3, 4 & 6 markings on the 4 faces
Age: 5 & Above
Stimulates: Logic, Hand eye Coordination, Concentration
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KM007
SNAKES & LADDERS
Game of snakes & Ladders played in a spiral format; aesthetically done in kalamkari work.
Ageless
Stimulates: Logic, Hand eye Coordination, Concentration
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KU017
KITE
Age: 5 & Above
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KU024
GILLI DANDA
A game played with a stick and a peg, this outdoor game requires remarkable hand eye co-ordination. This set has smooth edges and rounded corners making it more children friendly. This is a team game requiring a good deal of outdoor space. Parental supervision is required in young children.
Age: 8 & Above
Stimulates: Hand eye coordination, Concentration |
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