Nepali Games

Langur Burja (Jhanda Burja) — Festival Dice Game

लङ्गुर बुर्जा — दशैं तिहार पासा खेल

Play traditional Nepali Langur Burja (Jhanda Burja) with authentic 6-sided dice, animated rolling, Tihar bet payouts, and local virtual coin balance.

Experience the classic Nepali Tihar festival dice game right in your browser! Place your bets on the 6 traditional symbols, roll the dice, and enjoy authentic festive celebrations with virtual coins.

सिक्का मौज्दात (Wallet)
🪙1,000
दाउ (Total Bet):0
नाफा/घाटा (Net):0
लङ्गुर बुर्जा · झन्डा बुर्जाTihar Festival Special
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आफ्नो मनपर्ने चिन्हहरूमा दाउ लगाउनुहोस् र पासा घुमाउनुहोस्!
🚩0 Match
झन्डा (Flag)१ परे फिर्ता, २ परे दोब्बर
🪙 0
👑0 Match
बुर्जा (Crown)१ परे फिर्ता, २ परे दोब्बर
🪙 0
♦️0 Match
इट्टा (Diamond)१ परे फिर्ता, २ परे दोब्बर
🪙 0
♥️0 Match
पान (Heart)१ परे फिर्ता, २ परे दोब्बर
🪙 0
♠️0 Match
हुकुम (Spade)१ परे फिर्ता, २ परे दोब्बर
🪙 0
♣️0 Match
चिडी (Club)१ परे फिर्ता, २ परे दोब्बर
🪙 0
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About Langur Burja (लङ्गुर बुर्जा / झन्डा बुर्जा)

Langur Burja (also widely known as Jhanda Burja or Khor Khore) is Nepal's most iconic traditional festival game, celebrated with infectious enthusiasm during the five days of Tihar (Yamapanchak) and Dashain. Played on street corners, porches, and family living rooms, friends and relatives gather around a wooden box or cloth mat marked with six distinct symbols to test their festive luck.

The Six Symbols & Authentic Dice

The game is played using six identical 6-sided dice. Each face of every die carries one of the six traditional symbols:

  • 🚩 Jhanda (झन्डा / Flag): The red triangular pennant symbol.
  • 👑 Burja (बुर्जा / Crown): The golden royal crown.
  • ♦️ Itta (इट्टा / Diamond): The classic diamond playing-card pip.
  • ♥️ Paan (पान / Heart): The heart pip.
  • ♠️ Hukumb (हुकुम / Spade): The spade pip.
  • ♣️ Chidi (चिडी / Club): The club pip.

Traditional Nepali Payout Rules

In authentic Nepali rules, the payout depends directly on how many of the six rolled dice match your chosen symbol:

  • 0 Matches: The bet on that symbol is collected by the house (lost).
  • 1 Match: Break-even ("मुद्दा फिर्ता"). Your original bet is returned in full (1× payout, 0 profit).
  • 2 Matches: Double ("दोब्बर"). You receive your original bet plus 1× profit (2× payout).
  • 3 Matches: Triple ("तेब्बर"). You receive your original bet plus 2× profit (3× payout).
  • 4 Matches: 4× payout (original bet + 3× profit).
  • 5 Matches: 5× payout (original bet + 4× profit).
  • 6 Matches (Jackpot): 6× payout (all 6 dice landed on the same symbol!).

Client-Side & 100% Free Virtual Fun

This digital simulator is built for festive nostalgia and friendly enjoyment without any real money. It features realistic 3D-styled rolling physics, Web Audio synthesizer sound effects, and persistent local storage coin balances. You can play directly on mobile, tablet, or desktop with zero sign-up or backend tracking.

Frequently asked questions

Is this game played with real money?
No. This game uses virtual fun coins only (🪙). It is designed purely as a cultural celebration and festive simulator for Dashain and Tihar. No real money or payment method is ever used.
What happens if my coin balance reaches 0?
You can tap the "+500 सापटी" (Festival Loan) button at the top anytime to immediately refill your wallet with 500 virtual coins for free.
How does the payout work if a symbol appears only once?
Under traditional Nepali rules, if a symbol appears exactly once, your original bet is returned back to your wallet (neither profit nor loss). If it appears twice, you get 2× payout, 3 times gives 3× payout, and so forth.
Can I roll using keyboard shortcuts on desktop?
Yes! After placing your chips on your chosen symbols, simply press the Spacebar on your keyboard to instantly roll the dice.
Does this game require internet after opening?
No. The entire game logic and sound engine run client-side in your web browser. You can play completely offline once the page loads.

Sources & further reading

  1. Traditional Nepali Folk Games & Tihar Cultural Heritageen.wikipedia.org
  2. Nepal Festival Calendar & Yamapanchak Traditions/tools/date-time/nepali-calendar/