DIP Projects
Back to Square One: The Evolution of Design Change between Gyan Chaupar and Snakes and Ladders in Mysuru, Karnataka
Year
2026-27
City
Mysore
State
Karnataka
Region
South India
Theme
Art and Craft
Board games are significant cultural artefacts, and India's rich tradition of game design has been widely documented. However, existing literature conflates the terms “Gyan Chaupar” and “Snakes & Ladders” interchangeably, This report examines the design change that transpired between these two games and explores the prevalence and popularity of Snakes & Ladders today.
Faculty Mentor
Group Members
Tusika Marodia (GR), Nishta Sethia (Co-GR), Shirin Malkani, Avni Hukmani, Navya Kant, Vir Singh Hukmani, Aadya Singhal, Anshika Mishra, Pratibha Priya, U. Gayatri Jonna, Veera Doraiswami, Swara Kulkarni, Kriti Jain
