Baghchal
(Bhagchakar, Chakrachal)
Ruleset:
Baghchal
Game
See the game Baghchal for more details.
Period(s)
Modern
Summary
Rules reported by Hora and Parlett.
Description
These rules were observed on different occasions in Nepal and in India.
Rules
Played on 5x5 grid including diagonals and pieces are played on the intersections of the lines. One player has four tigers, placed on the corners, and the other has up to 20 goats, placed on the board on a free space. Tigers and goats can move to an adjacent intersection along the lines on the board. Tigers may capture goats by hopping over them. The game ends when tigers have captured all of the goats or the goats block the tigers from being able to move.
Concepts
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Reference
Parlett 1976: 4; Hora 1933: 8-9.
Other Rulesets
Observed rulesets
Baghachal
Capturing five goats wins.
Identifiers
DLP.GameRulesets.38
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