Chowka Bara (5 & 7 Houses Combo) Board Game

Roll the Dice's Chowka Bara game set - the perfect addition to any game night (or day)! This beautifully crafted set includes everything you need for hours of fun with friends and family. The game is easy to learn, but offers endless possibilities for strategy and skill. The high-quality pieces are made to last, ensuring that you can enjoy this game for years to come. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game, Roll the Dice's Chowka Bara game set is sure to provide hours of entertainment. Grab yours today and roll the dice on a night of fun and excitement!

About Chowka Bara

Chowka Baara is an exciting and engaging indoor game that is popular in India. It involves rolling cowrie shells, known as kavade, to determine the next move. This game not only tests players' patience, strategy, and critical thinking skills, but it is also a great way to bring family and friends together and create lasting memories.

RolltheDice's 5+7 Combo set includes both 5 and 7 house boards made of high-quality silk cloth with a durable backing, as well as handcrafted pawns from the toy-making town of Channapatna. The set comes packaged in a bright red tin box for easy storage. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Chowka Baara, this set is sure to provide hours of entertainment.

Ages: 4yrs + 

Inside the box

Soft and fine silk mat with dimensions 12 x 12 inches (Both 5 and 7 houses chowkabhara)
Game is embroidered with silk thread
Handcrafted pawns with Vegetable dye colors(Lacquer) from Channapattana
Each pawn is of height 1 inch and 0.25inch diameter.
Six pieces of Orangey Orange pawns
Six pieces of Cherry Red pawns
Six pieces of Pineapple Yellow pawns
Six pieces of Basil Green pawns
Six pieces of Natural Black Cowrie shell ( Kavade )
A small bag to pack the pawns and Cowrie shells
A play instruction document
8x6x2 inch Tin Box to package all the above

Skills

Playing Chowka Bara offers a rich blend of skill-building opportunities for children. Here are some of the key skills and capabilities that can be developed:

Cognitive Skills:

1. Strategic Thinking: Deciding which pawn to move and when to form a "gatti" requires planning and foresight.
2. Problem-Solving: Navigating through opponent pawns and avoiding being "taken out" involves quick thinking and problem-solving.
3. Mathematical Skills: Counting the number of blocks to move and understanding the values of the kavade set (cowrie shells) helps improve basic arithmetic skills.

Social Skills:

1. Teamwork: When played in teams, children learn the importance of collaboration and working towards a common goal.
2. Sportsmanship: Learning to win graciously and lose with dignity are valuable life lessons.
3. Turn-Taking: Waiting for one's turn and respecting the game's flow teaches patience and the importance of fairness.

Emotional Skills:

1. Emotional Regulation: Managing frustration when things don't go as planned and controlling excitement when winning helps in emotional maturity.
2. Empathy: Understanding the opponent's strategy and predicting their moves can foster empathy and perspective-taking.

Cultural Awareness:

1. Cultural Appreciation: Being a traditional Indian game, it also instills a sense of cultural heritage and tradition.

Fine Motor Skills:

1. Hand-Eye Coordination: Rolling the kavade set and moving the pawns helps in developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Chowka Bara is not just a game but a comprehensive skill-building activity that offers a balanced mix of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development opportunities for children.