Jatra Creative Storytelling Board Game by Alchi | Nepali Board Game

Jatra is a joyful Nepali board game for children, inspired by Gai Jatra, the beloved festival of laughter, procession, performance, and playful expression.

Created by Alchi in Nepal, Jatra invites children to make the queen laugh through silly stories, funny sounds, pretend acting, movement challenges, and imagination-led play. One moment they might be making robot noises. The next, they might be pretending to fly like a kite or telling a wonderfully strange story from the cards and board.

There are no wrong answers in Jatra. Every attempt is celebrated, which makes it especially beautiful for younger children, shy children, siblings, classrooms, and family gatherings. The game gently supports creativity, communication, confidence, social skills, and expressive play while keeping the mood light, funny, and full of laughter.

For Nepali families in Australia, Jatra is a meaningful way to introduce children to a piece of Nepali festival culture through play. For board game lovers, educators, and parents looking for screen-free activities, it is a warm, replayable game that encourages children to move, speak, imagine, and connect.

Why you will love it

A Nepali board game designed by Alchi
Inspired by the Gai Jatra festival of Nepal
Encourages storytelling, movement, acting, and imagination
No wrong answers, making it gentle and confidence-building
Designed for children aged 3 and above
Includes two action card sets for ages 3 and above and 6 and above
Great for siblings, family gatherings, classrooms, and play dates
Supports communication, social skills, creativity, and self-confidence
A thoughtful gift for Nepali children and families in Australia

How to play

Players move around the board and draw action cards.

The aim is to make the queen laugh by completing playful prompts. Children may be asked to act, tell a story, make a sound, move their body, or find something on the board.

When a task is completed, the player earns coins. Every child is encouraged to participate in their own way, with no wrong answers and plenty of room for imagination.

Product details

Game type: Children’s storytelling board game
Players: 2 to 6 players
Playing time: 10 to 30 minutes
Age guide: 3 years and above
Replayability: High
Brand: Alchi
Origin: Designed in Nepal
Theme: Inspired by Gai Jatra
Collection: Alchi Games

Game components

1 game board
30 object cards
35 action cards for ages 3 and above
35 action cards for ages 6 and above
80 coins
Instructions