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Baghchal (बाघचाल), also known as "Tiger and Goats" or "Tigers and Goats Game", is a traditional Nepali abstract strategy board game that has been played for centuries in Nepal. The name translates to "Tiger's Move" in Nepali.
This ancient board game is a perfect example of asymmetric warfare strategy - 4 powerful tigers hunt 20 defensive goats. Tigers can capture goats by jumping over them, while goats try to trap all tigers by blocking their movements.
Baghchal is part of a family of traditional hunt games played across South Asia, similar to games like Aadu Puli Attam (Tamil Nadu) and Rimau-rimau (Malaysia). It requires strategic thinking, forward planning, and tactical execution.
Tigers: Capture 5 goats by jumping over them
Goats: Trap all 4 tigers so they cannot move
Tigers start at the four corners of the board. Goats are placed one at a time on empty intersections (no movement yet).
After all 20 goats are placed, both tigers and goats can move to adjacent empty intersections along the lines.
Tigers capture goats by jumping over them to an empty space on the opposite side (similar to checkers). Only tigers can capture.
Yes! Baghchal.app is completely free to play. No downloads, no subscriptions, no hidden costs.
Yes! You can create private games and invite friends to play in real-time with live chat.
For tigers: Control the center and corners. For goats: Create walls and trap tigers gradually. Check our Learn section for detailed strategies.
A typical game lasts 10-20 minutes, depending on player skill levels. Quick games can finish in 5 minutes.
Yes! Baghchal.app is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can install it on your phone from your browser for a native app-like experience.
We offer multiple AI difficulty levels from beginner to expert, with unique bot personalities that each have different playing styles.