Bagh Chal
Ancient Tigers & Goats Strategy Game
Play As
Placed Goats
0/20
Captured Goats
0/5
Turn
goat
Stats
How to Play
Goats go first. In phase 1, place goats on empty intersections (20 total).
Tigers start at corners and can move along lines to adjacent points.
Tigers capture goats by jumping over them to an empty point beyond.
Goats win by trapping all 4 tigers. Tigers win by capturing 5 goats.
Diagonal moves are only allowed at intersections where diagonals exist.
About Bagh Chal
Bagh Chal (meaning "Tiger's Move") is an ancient strategic board game from Nepal. It is an asymmetric game where 4 tigers battle 20 goats on a 5x5 grid.
Tigers win by capturing 5 goats (jumping over them). Goats win by trapping all 4 tigers so they cannot move. The game is Nepal's national board game.
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Bagh Chal (meaning "Tiger's Move" in Nepali) is Nepal's national board game and one of the oldest asymmetric strategy games in the world. Played on a 5x5 grid with diagonal lines, the game pits 4 powerful tigers against 20 nimble goats in a battle of predator versus prey.
The game features two distinct phases: a placement phase where goats are added to the board one at a time, and a movement phase where both sides maneuver strategically. Tigers capture goats by jumping over them (similar to checkers), while goats aim to surround and immobilize the tigers through sheer numbers and clever positioning.
Bagh Chal Strategy
🐐 As Goats:
Focus on controlling the center and building walls of goats that restrict tiger movement. Don't place goats where they can be immediately captured. Sacrifice strategically when it creates a superior blocking position.
🐅 As Tigers:
Control the center for maximum mobility. Create "fork" situations where a single tiger threatens two captures. Keep tigers coordinated but not clustered, as grouped tigers are easier to trap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bagh Chal?
Bagh Chal ("Tiger's Move") is Nepal's national board game. It is an asymmetric strategy game where 4 tigers compete against 20 goats on a 5x5 grid with diagonal connections.
How do tigers win in Bagh Chal?
Tigers win by capturing 5 goats. A tiger captures a goat by jumping over it to an empty point on the other side, similar to checkers/draughts.
How do goats win in Bagh Chal?
Goats win by surrounding and trapping all 4 tigers so that no tiger can make any legal move. This requires strategic positioning of goats to block all tiger paths.