From high-octane political campaigns to building Bengaluru’s beautiful neighbourhoods, we list the best new board games inspired by all things Indian
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Into the jungle
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A point-based game, Kaadoo Nilgiris Biosphere Spots and Stripes Edition is a great way to learn about the Nilgiri Hills that is home to 100 species of mammals, 350 species of birds and 80 species of reptiles among others. The animal sightings in this game include the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, gaur, Indian elephant, Malabar giant squirrel, lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur and Nilgiri Tahr. You might also want to check out other games in the series like Tiger–The Apex Predator and Lion’s Den to get acquainted with the wildlife of India.
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Price : Rs 899
Available at: www.kaadoo.in
Kabaddi, Kabaddi
Bring home this desi tag game on a board with Funskool’s Kabaddi. It is a team game that facilitates and encourages sporting spirit, where team members act together towards a shared objective of competing to win. Just like the real deal, you’ll need stamina, speed, agility, multitasking skills and presence. Get engaged and entertained.
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Price : Rs 499
Available at: www.firstcry.com
In Bengaluru bylanes
A fun tile-laying strategy game, Namma Bengaluru has adorable artwork featuring the city. In the game, you plan and build neighbourhoods and it seems more like a walk down memory lane in an era gone by. Think sprawling green parks, beautiful lakes, bustling markets and shopping centres juxtaposed with the buzzing business and industrial areas.
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Price : Rs 599
Available at: www.dicetoylabs.com
India Learning
More of a write-and-wipe activity mat kind of game, Skillmatics’ Incredible India has 12 highly engaging and repeatable activities to get more familiar with the country. These teach you about the national symbols, states and places of India, famous monuments, food, regional clothes, languages, dance forms, local Indian art and personalities.
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Price : Rs 699
Available at: www.skillmatics.in
Making a legend
Play the role of a karigar (artisan) in this upcoming strategy game called Karigar-e-Taj. Strategically place your workers to gather the material you need in an ever-changing market and compete with rival artisans who too seek the emperor’s favour. You need to gather goods and earn ancient-age mohurs (coins) to optimise your resources so that you can fulfil your secret blueprint objectives, and use your resources wisely to build the legendary Taj.
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Price : To be announced
Available at: www.dicetoylabs.com
Rallying to win
This is an epic strategy game of real-world politics and ethics wherein you are a politician competing for the big seat. Filmmaker Anand Gandhi came up with this game to make his political learnings more interactive.Through the game, there’ll be choices that will help you earn resources—funds, clout, media and trust—for your election campaign.
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Price : Rs 1,999 onward
Available at: www.playshasn.com
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