Indian Ludo 3D: Tips, Tricks, Cheats

Indian Ludo 3D

Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Indian board games with Indian Ludo 3D (Ashta Chamma)! This turn-based family game, similar to Ludo, is one of India's oldest and most cherished traditional pastimes, known by various names across different regions and languages. Experience the authentic gameplay using special dice called cowry shells, played on different sized grids with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 players.

Regional Names for Indian Ludo:

• Ashta Chamma in Telugu (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions)
• Chauka Bara, Katte Mane, Gatta Mane in Kannada (Karnataka region)
• Pakidakali, Kavidi Kali in Malayalam (Kerala region)
• Daayam or Thaayam in Tamil (Tamil Nadu region)
• Kaana Duaa in Hindi (Madhya Pradesh region)

Game Features:

• 3D Real-time Physics: Play with realistic, physics-based cowries.
• Rotatable 3D Viewport: Enjoy dynamic camera angles for a better perspective.
• Flexible Player Options: Play against AI (device players) or with human players.
• Animated Pawns & Kill Cam: Experience attractive pawn movements and exciting "kill cam" features.
• LAN Multiplayer: Connect and play with your friends over a Wi-Fi LAN connection.
• Online Game: An upcoming feature for even broader multiplayer experiences.
• Achievements & Leaderboards: Track your progress and compete for top scores.

Objective:

Similar to traditional Ludo, your goal is to be the first player to move all four of your pawns to the central destination zone before your opponents do.

Game Rules:

1. Initially, all pawns are blocked in their home zone. To release pawns, a player must roll a 4 or an 8. Rolling an 8 allows you to release up to 4 pawns (2 per roll). Rolling a 4 allows you to release up to 2 pawns.
2. Each player has a pre-designed path to reach the destination zone. When a number is rolled, choose one of your released pawns and move it that many squares along its designated path.
3. Only one pawn can occupy a zone or square, except for designated "safe zones" which are marked with special design patterns. If your pawn moves to a square already occupied by an opponent's pawn (and it's not a safe zone), your pawn can "kill" the opponent's pawn, sending it back to its starting home zone to be blocked again.
4. When a player rolls a 4, 8, or kills an opponent's pawn, they receive another chance to roll.
5. Reaching the central square requires an exact roll. For example, if a pawn is 3 squares away from the center and you roll a 4, that pawn cannot be moved, and you must use another pawn or forfeit the move.

Available for mobile devices, Indian Ludo 3D is free to play, offering a deep and culturally rich board game experience.