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Chowka Bara, also known as Ashta Chamma or Cheeta, is a traditional Indian board game that can engage two to four players in a race to move their coins across a 5x5 square board, aiming to reach the innermost square. The game combines elements of chance and strategy, as the movement of each player's four coins is dictated by the throw of four cowrie shells. This mechanic introduces an unpredictable element, while players must also employ strategic thinking to decide which coin to advance on their turn.

The game is recognized by various names across different regions and languages in India:

• Aaru Katta Taayam - 7 House Chaukabara
• Ashta Chemma - Telugu
• Baara Atte - 7 House Chaukabra - Konkani
• Chakaara - Kannada (North Karnataka)
• Chakka - Kannada (North Karnataka)
• Challas - Rajasthan (Jaipur)
• Challas Aath - Marathi (Nashik)
• Changaabu - Rajasthan (Jaipur)
• Chauka Baara - Kannada (Old Mysuru region)
• Cheeta - Madhya Pradesh
• Chomal Ishto - Gujarati
• Dyootaardha - Samskrutam
• Gatta Mane - Kannada (Old Mysuru rural region)
• Kanna Dudi - Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
• Katte Mane - Kannada (Old Mysuru rural region)
• Kavidi Kali - Malayalam (Kerala)
• Khaddi Khadda - Punjabi (Punjab)
• Nanku Katta Taayam - 5 House Chaukabara
• Pat Sogayya or Pat Sogya - Marathi (Kolhapur)
• Taayam / Daayam - Tamil