Nira - Kerala Board Game

Nira is a classic strategy board game from Kerala, India, also known as Poovanpazham, Padavettu and Kallukali. Line up three of your stones in a row before your opponent does. The rules take a minute to learn, but the tactics take much longer to master. This app brings the traditional Nira board game to your phone, together with a second original game called Thiri, a brand-new twist with captures. Play against the computer, challenge a friend nearby, and follow your progress in your match history. TWO BOARD GAMES IN ONE APP NIRA - the traditional Kerala game Place your stones, then slide them along the lines of the board. The first player to make a straight line wins. Choose the classic 3x3 board, or play bigger 4x4 and 5x5 boards for a deeper strategy challenge. THIRI - a new strategy game with captures Thiri is played on a glowing web of three rings. Every player has a Small, a Medium and a Large stone. A stone can capture any smaller enemy stone it moves onto, and the captured stone goes back to its owner's hand to be placed again. Win by making a line of three. PLAY YOUR WAY - Play vs computer with 6 difficulty levels, from relaxed Rookie to challenging Master - Play with a friend nearby over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, no account or sign-up needed - Play the computer anywhere, even without an internet connection - Choose who starts, and pick your board size EASY TO LEARN - Animated how-to-play guide that explains both games step by step - Drag and drop your stones, or simply tap to select and move - Highlighted moves show you exactly where a stone can go TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Match history with wins, losses and draws - Win rate, best winning streak and the highest computer level you have beaten - Filter your results by Nira or Thiri BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING - A glowing board with smooth animations - Satisfying wooden-click style sound effects, which you can switch off any time - Simple controls that work for all ages HOW TO PLAY NIRA 1. Take turns placing your stones on empty points of the board. 2. When all stones are placed, slide one stone per turn to a neighbouring empty point along the lines. 3. Make a straight line with all your stones, across, down or diagonally, to win. HOW TO PLAY THIRI 1. Place your Small, Medium and Large stones on the three rings. 2. Slide a stone along a ring or across to the next ring. 3. Move onto a smaller enemy stone to capture it. 4. A captured stone returns to its owner's hand and must be placed again, so every capture costs a turn. 5. Win with a line of three. FREE TO PLAY Every game uses 1 credit. You start with free credits, and you can watch an optional short video ad to earn 50 more credits or to enjoy 30 minutes without ads. The app contains ads. PERFECT FOR Fans of tic-tac-toe style games, three-in-a-row puzzles, morris-style board games, brain training and logic games, quick two-player games with friends and family, and anyone curious about traditional Indian and Kerala games. Download Nira today and rediscover a Kerala favourite, now with Thiri, 6 levels of computer opponents and easy multiplayer. Can you line up three before your friend does?

Welcome to Nira! Two board games in one app: classic Nira (3x3, 4x4, 5x5) and the new Thiri with captures. Play vs computer on 6 levels, or with a friend over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Includes match history and sound effects.