“After years in tech, founders Roll the Dice’s Tanushri SN and Shashishekhar S chose a different path—one that revives India’s traditional board games through eco-friendly craftsmanship and authentic materials. Their collection of over 15 game variants, from Chowka Bara and Pagade to Aadu Huli and Navakankari, is handcrafted by 30+ artisans across southern India, avoiding plastic and celebrating regional heritage. 

Beyond commerce, the venture is connecting families, offering screen-free play, and bringing generations together—“living threads of our culture,” as Tanushri puts it. 

With an eye to the future, the couple is building a digital bridge too: the upcoming platform Tollugatti will let a grandmother in Mysuru play with her granddaughter abroad.

Read More: https://thebetterindia.com/startup/sustainable-enterprises/roll-the-dice-traditional-games-revival-tanushri-sn-shashishekhar-s-indian-board-games-culture-10590541

A summarized short video can be viewed in this URL

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A more detailed interview can be watched here - 

Read More: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsUfBGbU1ck&t=1686s

 

 

We are thrilled to share that Roll the Dice has been featured in today's (30th November 2024) Prajavani! The article highlights our efforts to revive traditional Indian games like Navakankari, Chowka Bara, Aadu Huli, and more. These timeless games are designed to bring families together and celebrate our rich cultural heritage.

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🎉 ನಮ್ಮ 'ರೋಲ್ ದ ಡೈಸ್'ನ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಇಂದಿನ ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ಲೇಖನ ಪ್ರಕಟಗೊಂಡಿದೆ! ನಮ್ಮ ಪಾರಂಪರಿಕ ಆಟಗಳಾದ ನವಕಂಕರಿ, ಚೌಕಾಬಾರ, ಆಡು ಹುಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ಇತರ ಆಟಗಳನ್ನು ಪುನರುಜ್ಜೀವನಗೊಳಿಸಲು ನಾವು ಕೈಗೊಂಡ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಗಳನ್ನು ಈ ಲೇಖನ ವಿವರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಈ ಆಟಗಳು ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯ ಅಳಿವು-ಉಳಿವು ಮತ್ತು ಕುಟುಂಬ ಸದಸ್ಯರನ್ನು ಒಗ್ಗೂಡಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಪಾತ್ರವಹಿಸುತ್ತವೆ.

🎁 ವಿಶೇಷ ಕೊಡುಗೆ: ಈ ಸುಂದರ ಕ್ಷಣವನ್ನು ಆಚರಿಸಲು, ನಮ್ಮ ಹೆರಿಟೇಜ್ ಕಲೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಮೇಲೆ ವಿಶೇಷ ರಿಯಾಯಿತಿ ಲಭ್ಯವಿದೆ! ⏳ ಇದು ಸೀಮಿತ ಅವಧಿಗೆ ಮಾತ್ರ!

✨ ಈ ಹೊಸ ವರ್ಷದ ಸಡಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾರಂಪರಿಕ ಆಟಗಳ ಸಂತೋಷವನ್ನು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮನೆಯವರ ಜೊತೆ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ! 🏡

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🎉 We are thrilled to share that Roll the Dice has been featured in today's Prajavani! The article highlights our efforts to revive traditional Indian games like Navakankari, Chowka Bara, Aadu Huli, and more. These timeless games are designed to bring families together and celebrate our rich cultural heritage.

🎁 Special Offer: To celebrate this milestone, we’re offering an exclusive discount on our Heritage Collection for a limited time!

✨ Don’t miss this chance to bring home the joy of heritage games and make this New Year special for your family! 🏡

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Read: https://www.prajavani.net/women/special-article-about-innovation-in-indoor-play-3067913

 

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An article about our games and initiatives was published on 24th September 2024 in their "MahiLe Sabale" section.

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