Ashte kashte

Ashta-kashte is a race board game from Bengal akin to the Cross and Circle family for two to four players originating in India.

It is similar to Chowka bhara, or to Ashtam changam pe where there is a 5-by-5 grid on the board.

Movement is controlled by throwing cowry shells, but there is also an element of strategy to the game.

Also called Koli kaDam in Hyderabad, or Champul in other parts of India.

If a player throws a number larger than that needed to reach the end, they must move another piece or wait till their next turn.