Controls

You play by throwing the dice and moving a token. Tap to throw, then choose which of your four tokens to advance by the amount shown.

The cross-shaped board works like other Pachisi-family games:

• Moving tokens carries them along the outer track and then up into your home column. You decide which token to advance with each throw.
• Captures and safe squares drive the tension. Landing on an enemy token sends it back to start, while safe squares shelter your tokens from being captured.

The long dice give Chaupar a different range of throws than cube dice, which is part of its distinct, swingy feel.

The first player to bring all four tokens home wins. Against the computer, the difficulty rises across eight levels.

Tips

• Use safe squares to shelter tokens. Tokens on a safe square can't be captured, so timing your stops on them protects your progress when enemy tokens are nearby.
• Play boldly, since the swings are sharp. Chaupar's captures cut deep and its tempo swings hard, so a well-timed aggressive move can seize a big lead, more so than in the gentler Ludo.
• Capture rivals close to home. Sending an enemy token back to start hurts most when that token is near its finish, so target the pieces that have the most progress to lose.
• Spread your tokens out. Advancing several tokens keeps a single capture from ruining your whole race, and it gives you more choices for each throw.
• Keep a token near home in reserve. A token close to its home column is a safe place to spend an awkward throw without exposing it out on the open track.
• Read the enemy's threats. Notice which rival tokens are within reach of yours, and move to a safe square or out of range before they can land on you.

Frequently asked questions