Rule presets
Choose Casual, Classic Pachisi, or Advanced Chaupar rules before the match begins.
Traditional Indian board game
Kaudi Chaupar: race your pieces home with cowrie-shell throws.
A digital board game inspired by traditional Chaupar and Pachisi play, using kaudi shells to move pieces around the board.
- Play style
- 2-4 player board game
- Best for
- Family play and turn strategy
- Where to play
- Mobile or desktop
How to play
Start with the visible goal, make your move, and build on the result.
01
Choose a rule preset, the number of players, and which seats are human or computer-controlled.
02
Throw the kaudi shells or pasa sticks, then choose one of the highlighted pieces that can make the move.
03
Use safe castle squares, captures, and blockades strategically while racing all four pieces into home.
What to expect
Traditional inspiration with clear modern play controls.
Kaudi Chaupar is a playable board-game interpretation inspired by Chaupar and Pachisi traditions, not a claim of an exact historical ruleset.
People and computers
Set up two to four players with local pass-and-play, computer seats, and optional 2v2 partnership play.
Visible board rules
Safe castles, captures, blockades, exact home moves, and turn history are shown during play.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kaudi Chaupar?
Kaudi Chaupar is a digital board game inspired by Chaupar and Pachisi traditions. It uses cowrie-shell or pasa-style throws to move pieces around a cross board.
How do I play Kaudi Chaupar?
Choose the match setup, make a throw, then select a highlighted piece that can move. Get all four pieces into home before the other players.
How many people can play?
A match supports two to four player seats. Seats can be local players on the same device or computer opponents, with an optional 2v2 partnership mode.
Is Kaudi Chaupar the exact historical Chaupar ruleset?
No. It is a modern playable interpretation inspired by traditional Chaupar and Pachisi rules, with clearly labelled rule presets for the game.