Mawala The Board Game

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ज्या क्षणी तुम्ही मावळा - बोर्ड गेम खेळायचे ठरवता त्याक्षणी तुम्ही छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांच्या जन्मापासून ते राज्याभिषेकापर्यंत त्यांच्यासोबत असलेल्या स्वराज्य योद्ध्यांपैकी एक म्हणून खेळता. तुम्ही दुसऱ्या खेळाडूविरुद्ध खेळत नाही तर स्वराज्य योद्धा म्हणून सगळे खेळाडू या प्रवासात एकत्र आहेत. सगळ्यांना पोहचायचे आहे राज्याभिषेकाला.

तिथे पोहोचून तुमची कमाई स्वराज्यात जमा करायची आहे. जो कोणी जास्त समर्पण करतो त्याला समारंभात अधिक सन्मान मिळतो आणि तो खेळाडू जिंकतो!

Elements of the game

Board

The game has 100 places which actually are the events that had happened in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s life arranged in the chronological order.
There are 2 additional Path Sheets given in Hindi & English languages.

Token

The game comes with 8 tokens, divided into two types: standing pose and cavalry pose. Each type has 4 color variants to choose from. The game can be played by 4 players, and one player must act as the accountant. During the game, three active players can choose from standing pose tokens of their preferred color. A player can activate their cavalry token only if they possess the commander-in-chief of our army. The value of a Cavalry Token is 500 Hones, and a Standing Token is worth 200 Hones.

Dice

The board comprises two different dice. Due to its cuboid shape, each dice has 4 possible surfaces on which it can land. Dice with black dots is "Number Dice" for moving forward, and dice with red dots is "Mawala Dice" for gaining Mawala or Fort cards.

When all the cards are distributed among the players, "Mawala Dice" should be taken out of the play.

Mawala Cards

The board comprises 20 Mawala Cards. Each card is of the various Swarajya warriors who had actually played a vital role in this journey. Each card has a serial number. At the beginning of the game this deck is to be arranged and placed in ascending order. The number of signs on the Mawala dice will enable the player to draw a respective number of cards from Mawala or Forts card deck. It is not allowed to draw more than 2 cards of the same type at a time. Possession of Mawala card implies that the respective Mawala - Swarajya Warrior - is with the player possessing it. The events/Place number on the board in which each warrior had contributed are mentioned on one side of the card. So, if another player lands on the event where a Mawala card possessed by you has his contribution, the respective player will pay you 200 Hones! In case you yourself land on such a place on the board; you get paid by the accountant.

Gems of Swarajya

This booklet comprises information about 20 Swarajya warriors - Mawala along with their imaginary images created by us. The second part of the same book has images and information about the 10 forts which are part of this game.

Hones

The game features an ancient currency called "Hones". Whenever a player lands on a place where Shivaji Maharaj had won a battle, they are rewarded with the number of Hones mentioned on that place. Conversely, if a player lands on a place representing a setback, they must pay back to the bank of Swarajya. To facilitate gameplay, there are three denominations of Hones available: Copper (100 Hones), Silver (500 Hones), and Golden (1000 Hones).

It's worth noting that the content on the other side of the Hone features the actual stamp of Shivaji Maharaj!

Fort Cards

The board comprises 10 Fort Cards. Each card is of various forts that had many events happen on them. Each card has a serial number. At the beginning of the game this deck is to be arranged and placed in ascending order.

The number of signs on the Mawala dice will enable the player to draw a respective number of cards from Mawala or Forts card deck. It is not allowed to draw more than 2 cards of the same type at a time.

Possession of Fort card implies that the player has become the care-taker of that fort, mentions of all such place numbers from the board are given on the fort card. When another player lands on such a place will have to pay 200 Hones for the caretaking player or the player holding the fort card. In case the caretaker player himself lands on such a place; he gets paid by the accountant. Each fort also has a value given on it. At the end of the game, players are also to submit their forts to Swarajya.

Footprints

This booklet comprises brief information about the 101 events covered on the board. The significance of the events along with the context are likely to teach players more about our history, enriching them with real understanding of the events of the life of our King.

Signs on the board

Wages

Shivaji Maharaj was very particular about timely salaries of soldiers serving in our army.

On our board since players are actual warriors of Swarajya, they too are liable to get paid on time. So, every time a player lands on or crosses the Wages sign, he/she will get 200 Hones as salary.

Orange Band

The orange collar on the places implies a positive event during this quest of Swarajya!

Grey Band

The grey collar on the places implies a negative event during this quest of Swarajya!

Navy Blue Band

The navy blue collar on the places implies the places where we had lost a Swarajya Warrior while fighting!

Red Colored Places

The red coloured places on the board imply stoppage points. There are three stoppage points on the board. These are unmissable events. Players irrespective of the numbers on the dice will have to stop at these places.

Signs on Card

Battleship Participation

Signifies active battleship participation

(1 icon=100 Hones)

Honour

Signifies the honour received in the courts of our King

(1 icon= 100 Hones)

Personal
Fondness

Signifies the personal fondness our King used to have for the individual

(1 icon= 100 Hones)

Literary Contribution

Signifies the literary contributions

(1 icon = 100 Hones)

Ultimate Sacrifice

Signifies the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of Swarajya

(1 icon = 500 Hones)

Prologue

The minute you choose to play Mawala - The board game, you play as one of the Swarajya warriors accompanying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from his birth to Rajyabhishek. You don't play against the other player; players as Swarajya Warriors are together in this journey. The destination is Rajyabhishek.

You are to reach there and submit your earnings to Swarajya. Whoever submits more earns greater honor during the ceremony and hence wins!

Elements of the game

Board

The game has 100 places which actually are the events that had happened in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s life arranged in chronological order.

Dice

Players move ahead by throwing dice. There are two dice provided with the game. The Black one will take the player ahead. The Red one will help them get cards.

Mawala Cards

You get accompanied by real superheroes from our history – the Swarajyawarriors. A deck of 22 warrior cards is provided with the game. Red dice will help you get these real warriors to accompany you. The events where they had really contributed, will help you earn more.

Gems of Swarajya

This book has back stories of warriors who are part of the game.

Token

You become a soldier of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and travel the path on the board. You may pick a token of your choice from 4 tokens provided with the game.
4 players can play at a time.
At the beginning token is to be selected from infantry, it further gets upgraded to cavalry!

Hones

The game has ancient currency Hone. Landing on places where we had won, Mawala gets rewarded by the number of hones mentioned on the respective place. Landing on places of setbacks, Mawala pays back to the bank of Swarajya. There are three denominations given for the convenience.

Fort Cards

You also get benefited by becoming caretaker of 10 forts during this journey. A deck of 10 forts is provided with the game. Red dice will help you get charge of these forts. Landing on victorious events that had happened on these forts will help you earn more.

Footprints

This book has historical references of all 100 events mapped on the board. Reading this while playing helps you understand the situation.

Signs on The Board

Wages

Shivaji Maharaj was very particular about timely salaries of soldiers serving in our army.

On our board since players are actual warriors of Swarajya, they too are liable to get paid on time. So, every time a player lands on or crosses the Wages sign, he/she will get 200 Hones as salary.