Leela (game)

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]

Leela

Players	2+
Setup time	about 1 minute

Details

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

• Gyan chauper
• Snakes and Ladders