iPhone app Ashta Chamma - Ancient Indian Ludo

Ashta Chamma is a board game of India, played during the era of kings.
This game was used to improve eye-to-eye coordination, and to teach teenagers war tactics and strategy.

The movement of coins is controlled by throw of 4 cowry shells, hence it is a game of chance.
Ashta Chamma is primarily a game of chance, but involves thinking and planning.
It also helps in developing counting skills.
It is an interesting and amusing way to develop strategy skills.

The game is similar but not same as Ludo.

Ashta Chamma is called by various names in different regions.
The list includes

Doyalu

BaaraKatta

Asta Chemma

Ashta Chemma

Chauka Bara

Katte Mane

Gatta Mane

Chakaara or Chakka

Pakidakali

KavidiKali

Asta Chamma

Daayam or Thaayam

Kaana Duaa,

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