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Cheatr Games bundle with Boom Machale, Khufia Mafia and the Cheatr dust bag
Indian-Made Card Games: What to Check Before You Buy
A five-check scorecard for comparing Indian card games by origin claims, group fit, rules, components and order terms before you buy. Read more...
Khufia Mafia Indian mafia card game box surrounded by colourful character cards
Someone At This Table Is Lying: A Khufia Mafia Game Night
Weak monsoon, big group, one liar at the table. Here's why Khufia Mafia is built for exactly this kind of July weekend. Read more...
Boom Machale card game set out on a table for a home game night
House Rules Every Boom Machale Table Ends Up Making
Every Boom Machale group invents its own house rules within a few rounds. Here are the five that actually stick, and why. Read more...
Boom Machale Indian card game box and cards displayed on a table
How to Play Boom Machale: Rules, Setup, Win Tips
A quick, real guide to playing Boom Machale, Cheatr's Indian card game about matkas, firecrackers and outsmarting your friends before it all bursts. Read more...
Boom Machale card game box and cards laid out for a game night
Ludo, UNO, Jenga vs Boom Machale: A Nostalgia Check
Ludo, UNO and Jenga raised us. Boom Machale is the desi card game that finally gets what we actually loved about game night. Read more...
Boom Machale card game by Cheatr Games
Best Indian Card Games for Your Monsoon Game Night (2026)
The monsoon season is here — and that means one thing: it's officially game night season. Here are the best Indian card games you need on your table right now. Read more...
5 Party Games That Beat “Never Have I Ever”
5 Party Games That Beat “Never Have I Ever”
Tired of playing “Never Have I Ever” at every party? These five party games bring bigger laughs, louder chaos, and way more personality. From Khufia Mafia to Boom Machale, here’s... Read more...
Best Card Games to Play in 2026 | How to Play, Rules & Fun Picks
Best Card Games to Play in 2026 | How to Play, Rules & Fun Picks
Looking for the best card games to play in 2025? From classic favourites like Bluff and Teen Patti to Indian originals like Boom Machale and Khufia Mafia, this guide breaks... Read more...