Leela (game)
| Players | 2+ |
|---|---|
| Setup time | about 1 minute |
Leela or Lila is a board game with origins in ancient India. 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.[1][2][3]
Details
The game was designed over five thousand years ago. Leela (or Lila) was designed to be a game of life that provides insight into human consciousness and a key to divine knowledge. One or more are able to play Leela (or Lila) 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.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Harish Johari (1975), Leela, the Game of Self-Knowledge: Commentaries, ISBN 0-89281-419-5
- ^ Radoff, Jon (2010), History of Social Games, "History of Social Games". Archived from the original on 2010-05-27. Retrieved 2010-05-24.
- ^ Althoen, S. C.; King, L.; Schilling, K. (1993). "How Long Is a Game of Snakes and Ladders?". The Mathematical Gazette. 77 (478): 71–76. doi:10.2307/3619261. JSTOR 3619261. S2CID 65071163.
- ^ "Leela Board Game BoardGameGeek". Board Game Geek. Retrieved 17 February 2013.