Sixteen Soldiers

Experience the thrill of battle with Sixteen Soldiers - the classic Indian war strategy game!

Related to draughts and alquerque, this engaging 2-player game has roots across ancient India and Sri Lanka. The goal is straightforward yet challenging: move your 16 pieces to capture your opponent's soldiers by hopping over them.

Sixteen Soldiers features a distinctive board shaped like a bow, with triangular grids attached on two sides. This unique design requires strategic positioning and clever multi-capture moves.

Historically known as Hewakam Keliya in Sri Lanka, Sholo Guti in Bangladesh, Solah Seedi in Hindi, Sixteen Sepoys and Padaharu Sipayi in Telugu, versions of this game have entertained villages for generations using hand-drawn boards and stone pieces.

Our crafted Sixteen Soldiers set evokes history and tradition for contemporary players. The natural materials and intricate wood game board provide an authentic cultural experience.

Easy to learn but hard to master, Sixteen Soldiers brings the excitement of an ancient battlefield to your game table. Adopt this battle of wits and cunning strategy spanning cultures and centuries!

Our premium Sixteen Soldiers game set comes with:

• Playing board crafted in wood (8”x8”) 
• Playing pieces for Player 1 - 16 Nos 
• Playing pieces for Player 2 - 16 Nos
• Playing instructions
• Our signature game storage box 

Disclaimer: Each game set contains unique natural materials. Your set may vary somewhat from product images. This reflects the traditional style with individual variation.

⚠ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD- Small Parts - Not for Children under 3 years