Leela is a
board game
Board games are tabletop games that typically use . These pieces are moved or placed on a pre-marked board (playing surface) and often include elements of table, card, role-playing, and miniatures games as well.
Many board games feature a co ...
with origins in ancient
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
. The original game was created by Hindu scholars with the intention of teaching moral values, and was a precursor to the modern game
snakes and ladders.
Details
The game was designed over five thousand years ago. It is a game of life which provides insight into human consciousness and a key to divine knowledge. One or more are able to play Leela by using the game board and book, a die, and a significant item that belongs to the player. One example of an item that can be used is a ring. This item serves as the player's symbol during the game.
See also
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Gyan chauper
Gyan Chauper (ज्ञान चौपड़ in Hindi sometimes spelt gyan chaupar) is a dice game derived from chaupar from ancient India, popularly known as Snakes and Ladders. It was from India that it spread to the rest of the world. It was a ...
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Snakes and Ladders
References
History of board games
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