The game of chess was invented in India and was originally called Ashtapada.

The popular game of cards originated in ancient India and was known as Krida-patram.

This game was also originated in India and was called Moksha Patam or Parama Padam or Mokshapat.

Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk from India, introduced Kalari(Martial Arts) into China and Japan in the 5th century.

Early references to dicing can be found in the Ṛig Veda as well as the newer Atharvaveda.

Earlier in India Ludo was called Pachisi, and the board was made out of cloth or jute.