ISTO Master - Ashta Chamma

Isto – The Traditional Indian Board Game

Rediscover the timeless joy of Ashta chamma, one of India's oldest and beloved strategy board games! Isto brings this classic game to life with distinct visuals, smooth animations, and multiple ways to play.

🎲 HOW TO PLAY

Roll the cowry shells, move your tokens around the board, and be the first to bring all your pieces home. Capture your opponents' tokens to send them back to the start — but watch out! Safe cells will protect their pieces. Stack your tokens for a strategic advantage, or break them apart for a tactical edge. Every turn matters!

🕹️ GAME MODES

• Play vs AI – Challenge a computer opponent with 4 difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard & Expert. • Local Multiplayer – Pass the phone and play with friends & family around you. Support for 2 to 4 players. • Online Multiplayer – Create or join a game room and compete against players in real-time. Send game invites directly to your friends.

✨ FEATURES

• Authentic Ashtachamma rules on a 5×5 classic board • Smart AI with multiple difficulty levels • Immersive sound effects and background music • Haptic feedback on dice rolls • Themed boards and tokens • Visual hints for valid moves • Elegant dark-mode UI with a traditional Indian aesthetic • Play offline anytime — internet is only required for online multiplayer • Push notifications for online game invites

🌟 WHY ISTO?

Isto is built for everyone — from those who grew up playing Ashta chamma on hand-drawn boards to new players discovering the game for the first time. Experience pure strategy and fun with a focus on authentic gameplay.

Keep the tradition alive and start your strategy board game journey today!