Traditional games are those that have long played a significant role in our culture. These are frequently handed down from generation to generation. In India, there is a wealth of wisdom hidden in the traditional indoor games that are played. The games we played as kids and the days without technology provide us joy. These classic games no longer hold as much significance in today's world of growing video games, online gaming, and gaming devices. Mancala
Mancala is a game that frequently shows up at board game gatherings. We all have a cousin or acquaintance who has a board and a set of marbles, and the game is played by both schoolchildren and bar clients. On a rectangular board with 2 rows and 7 columns on either side, mancala is played. There are 14 cups in total. Small stones, seeds, and shells are all frequently used as counters in board games. Each player distributes the shells among all of the pits as the game progresses. As permitted by the game's regulations, the players may capture the shells. The capture rules vary depending on the game variation being played. When one player successfully catches every shell, they are crowned the winner, and the game is over. Cowrie (Shell Game)
This game for all ages is played using cowrie shells and is quick but easy to learn. As is customary in Indian games, the Shell Game is played using four or five cowrie shells. The game is a great way to spend an evening with the family because it can be played by any number of people. Lakhoti (Marbles) 
The game is played with marbles, which were invented by the Harappan Civilization. In North India, Golli is also known as "Kanchey," while in English, it is known as "Marble." Kids in rural areas still find it highly popular. Round glass marbles are used for the game, and the goal is to collect as many as you can by firing and hitting other marbles with your own. The game aids in concentration improvement. This once-popular game is gradually losing its appeal. Lattu (Spinning Top) 
Lattu is a traditional game that was once very well liked by kids in India. Lattu, often known as the spinning top, has been around for a very long time. The top is wrapped in a string and spun after being thrown to the ground. Gutte (Five stones game) 
India has a traditional game called gutte or gitte that is enjoyed by both young and old. Each player must spin in the air five little stones, or pebbles, as part of the game. Before one stone hits the ground, you must pick up more stones off the floor, hurl one stone into the air, and spin it around. The process is carried out repeatedly until an airborne Gutte lands on the ground. The method is more challenging when there are multiple stones in the air. Pachisi
The board game Pachisi, also called Chaupar, is well-known since it appears in the Mahabharata and is also well-known as one of the games the Mughal monarchs liked to play. This game, which is thought to have been created in the 14th century, is among the oldest traditional Indian games. It resembles modern Ludo quite a bit. The game requires a specific fabric cross-shaped board and is played by four players. Cowrie shells are frequently used as counters or pawns. Each player must make sure that all of his or her pawns arrive at home before the others, advancing anticlockwise, as the centre of the board is referred to as "Home." Indian games have a deep cultural history and provide fascinating insights into the nation's illustrious past. These games encourage social interaction, cognitive growth, and physical fitness in addition to being entertaining. For India to stay connected to its history while building a sense of community and tradition among its people, these games must be preserved and promoted.
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