Cowrie dice

Cowry dice is used in some traditional Indian games (like Pachisi), instead of the more common 6 sided dice. Sometimes 6 or 7 shells are used in the games. The value of the roll is determined by the number of shells facing up.

This is a convenient way of using cowrie shells as a dice. You can even change the type of cowry shells used in this app. There are 3 beautiful cowry shells to choose from.

This app allows tossing of 6 or 7 cowrie shells. Depending on whether 6 or 7 shells are used, the value of the throw is different.

The values for a 6 shell throw is as follows:

0 cowrie facing up = 25

1 cowrie facing up = 10

2 cowrie facing up = 2

3 cowrie facing up = 3

4 cowrie facing up = 4

5 cowrie facing up = 5

6 cowrie facing up = 6

7 cowrie shell throws follows a separate set of scoring table:

0 cowrie facing up = 7

1 cowrie facing up = 10

2 cowrie facing up = 2

3 cowrie facing up = 3

4 cowrie facing up = 4

5 cowry facing up = 25

6 cowry facing up = 35

7 cowry facing up = 14

Just tap the screen in the middle to toss the cowry shells.

Please enjoy the app and feel free to leave a positive feedback.