A browser-based rendition of India's ancient bat-and-stick game, dating back 2,500 years.
Open index.html in any modern browser — no build step, no dependencies.
| Phase | Action |
|---|---|
| Flip | Watch the power meter oscillate. Press SPACE when the needle is in the green sweet spot (center) to flip the gilli up. |
| Strike | The gilli arcs into the air. Press SPACE when the gold ring pulses around it (near the peak) for maximum distance. |
| Score | Distance is measured in dandas (the length of the stick). 3 attempts per round. |
- SPACE / Enter — action at each phase
- Click / Tap — same as SPACE (mobile-friendly)
| Timing | Bonus |
|---|---|
| PERFECT 🎯 | +50 pts |
| GREAT 🔥 | +25 pts |
| GOOD ⚡ | +10 pts |
| Base | 10 pts per danda |
High score is saved locally. Reach 600+ pts to level up (wind increases each level, up to Level 5).
Gilli Danda is one of South Asia's oldest games. The gilli (small tapered wooden stick) is placed on a pivot; the player taps one end to flip it airborne, then strikes it with the danda (long stick/bat) to send it as far as possible. Distance is measured using the danda itself as a unit. The game is a documented precursor to cricket and baseball.
Regional names include Dangguli (Bengal), Kuttiyum Kolum (Kerala), Chinni Dandu (Andhra Pradesh), Tang Guti (Assam), and Dandi-Biyo (Nepal).
- Pure HTML5 Canvas + Vanilla JavaScript — zero dependencies
- Web Audio API for procedural sounds
localStoragefor high score persistence- Parallax background with Indian village scene
- Particle system for hit effects and dust
See docs/ for screenshots.