Wooden Board Games for All Ages (Babies to 60 Years) by ArtisanPride Artisans from Karnataka, India

Introduction

In a world dominated by plastic toys and screen-based games, there’s something refreshingly authentic about the feel of natural wood, age-old craftsmanship, and mindful play. Enter the realm of handcrafted wooden board games – durable, safe, and culturally rich play companions that transcend generations.

Created by the skilled ArtisanPride member artisans from Karnataka, India, these eco-friendly wooden board games are designed for babies, children, adults, and seniors up to 60 years. These aren’t just toys—they are pieces of cultural heritage, educational tools, and a source of wholesome family bonding.

Why Wooden Board Games?

Wooden board games offer a unique combination of skill development, emotional bonding, and mindful entertainment. Unlike fast-paced, overstimulating digital games, wooden games provide a tactile and visual experience rooted in simplicity and sustainability.

Whether it’s a toddler learning to match shapes, a teenager developing strategic thinking, or a senior reminiscing over traditional Indian games, there’s a board game for everyone.

Why Choose ArtisanPride’s Wooden Board Games?

1. Safe for All Ages, Starting from Babies

The board games are designed using rounded edges, natural colors, and non-toxic lac finishes, making them safe even for babies as young as 6 months. These include:

• Simple peg-in-hole boards

• Color matching trays

• Shape sorters

• Wooden puzzles and memory boards

For older children and adults, the games evolve into strategy-based and cultural classics like:

• Chowka Bara (Indian Ludo)

• Pallanguzhi / Alugulimane (traditional seed-dropping games)

• Memory-matching games

• Dominoes, tic-tac-toe, and carrom-style boards

2. Designed for Cognitive & Social Growth

These handcrafted games are more than play—they’re tools for motor skill development, color recognition, number sense, logical thinking, and even emotional intelligence. They also:

• Encourage face-to-face interaction

• Reduce screen dependency

• Build patience and concentration

3. Made by Skilled Karnataka Artisans

The board games are handcrafted in Channapatna, Karnataka—a region famous for its GI-tagged lac-turnery wooden craft. Each board is carefully shaped, polished, and finished using techniques passed down over generations.

4. Eco-Friendly & Sustainable

No plastic. No harmful dyes. Just sustainably sourced wood, vegetable-based colors, and lac finishes—completely biodegradable and eco-conscious.

5. Supports Rural Livelihoods

When you buy a board game from ArtisanPride, you directly support rural artisans and their families. You help preserve an art form while promoting ethical consumption.

Best-Selling ArtisanPride Wooden Board Games

Color Matching Puzzle Board (6 months – 3 yrs)

Ideal for babies and toddlers to match colors and shapes, improving motor skills and visual memory.

Animal Peg Board (1–4 yrs)

Babies can hold, insert, and remove wooden animal pegs—great for hand control and storytelling.

Chowka Bara – Traditional Strategy Game (5+ yrs to adults)

A classic Indian cross-and-circle board game involving strategy and luck. Great for family bonding.

Pallanguzhi / Alugulimane (10+ yrs to seniors)

Seed-dropping game with roots in South Indian tradition. Enhances counting, memory, and patience.

Memory Match & Number Boards (3–10 yrs)

Great for early learners—match numbers, colors, or symbols and boost memory retention.

Benefits of Wooden Board Games by Age

FAQs – Wooden Board Games by ArtisanPride Artisans

1. Are the wooden board games safe for babies?
Yes, ArtisanPride board games for babies are made with non-toxic materials, rounded corners, and splinter-free wood, making them completely safe for young children.

2. Can adults and seniors also enjoy these board games?
Absolutely. Games like Chowka Bara, Pallanguzhi, and memory match boards are designed for all age groups up to 60+, offering both entertainment and mental engagement.

3. What is the educational value of these games?
These games enhance logical reasoning, concentration, math skills, hand-eye coordination, and social interaction—making them perfect tools for holistic development.

4. How are these games different from regular store-bought board games?
ArtisanPride’s games are handcrafted, eco-friendly, and rooted in Indian heritage. Unlike plastic toys, they are biodegradable and support traditional artisan communities.

5. Do you offer customization or gift options?
Yes, ArtisanPride offers custom gift packaging, corporate orders, and personalized messages for birthdays, baby showers, and cultural gifts.

What Parents and Customers Say

⭐ Divya M. (Bangalore)
“I bought the color-matching board for my toddler, and he spends hours playing with it. It’s so safe and beautifully made.”

⭐ Rajesh T. (Mumbai)
“We play Chowka Bara every Sunday as a family. My teenage son has actually gotten better than me!”

⭐ Neelima R. (Hyderabad)
“These are not just toys—they’re heritage gifts. I gave a Pallanguzhi set to my mother and she loved it.”