Chaka

Chaka brings India’s beloved cowrie-shell race game to your phone. Roll the shells, race your tokens home, and outsmart rivals in the classic board tradition known across the country as ISTO, Chauka Baara, Ashta Chamma, Pachisi, and many more local names.

Whether you grew up with ISTO in Ahmedabad, Chauka Baara in Karnataka, or Daayam in Tamil Nadu — this is that same thrilling race, polished for modern play.

How to play

Toss cowrie shells to move your tokens around the board

Capture opponents, use safe spots, and race to finish first

Play 2–4 players vs computer or pass-and-play with friends

Tune house rules to match how your family plays

Why you’ll love Chaka

Authentic Indian board-game feel with a rich, royal look

Smooth animations and easy controls for quick or long sessions

Perfect for family game nights, festivals, and casual play anytime

Known by many names across India:

❉ Gujarat - ISTO, Ahmedabad baji, Chomal Ishto, Ahmedabad Game, Kaangi chaala, Amdavad, esto game, ishto game. ❉ Madhya Pradesh - Kanna Dudi, Kaana Duaa, Cheeta, Kavidi Kali, Atthu, Chung ❉ Maharashtra - Pat Sogayya, Pat Sogya, Champul, Champool, Kach kangri, Challas Aath ❉ Andhra or Telangana - Koli kaDam, Ashta Chemma, Ashta Chamma, Ashta Changa Pe, Pachchisi, Pachisi, Ashtam changam. ❉ Kannada - Gatta mane, Katta Mane, Mane Katte, Baara Atte, Chakka, Cat Mane ❉ Kerala - Pakidakali, Kavidi Kali in Malayalam ❉ Tamilnadu - Daayam, Taayam, Aaru Katta Taayam, Nanku Katta Taayam, Tayam, Thayam ❉ Karnataka - Chauka Baara, Chakaar, Chakaara, Chakka, Chawka Baara, Chauka Bhara, Pagdi ❉ Rajasthan - Challas, Changaabu, Ashta chama, Changa po, Ashta changa ❉ Punjab - Khaddi Khadda, Dyootaardha ❉ Bengal - Ashte Kashte and Ashta Kashte

Download Chaka and keep this timeless Indian classic alive — one shell toss at a time.