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Quick answer: Jhandi Munda is a traditional dice game from India and Nepal, related to the British game Crown and Anchor. Six dice are rolled, each showing six symbols: spade, heart, diamond, club, flag (jhandi) and crown (munda). Players pick a symbol and win according to how many dice show it. It is a game of pure chance and is sometimes bundled with 3 Patti in apps.
The six symbols
| Symbol | Hindi / Nepali name |
|---|---|
| Spade | Hukum |
| Heart | Paan / Paana |
| Diamond | Eent / Itta |
| Club | Chidi / Chiriya |
| Flag | Jhandi |
| Crown | Munda |
How a round works
- Choose one or more symbols.
- The six dice are rolled.
- Count how many dice show your symbol. Typical rules pay only if two or more dice match, with higher payouts for more matches.
Real odds for one symbol
Each die shows your symbol with probability 1 in 6. Across six dice:
| Dice showing your symbol | Probability |
|---|---|
| 0 | 33.5% |
| 1 | 40.2% |
| 2 | 20.1% |
| 3 | 5.4% |
| 4 or more | 0.9% |
These figures come from the binomial formula. Under common rules, about 74% of single-symbol bets lose (zero or one match).
No strategy changes the dice
Every roll is independent. “Hot” symbols are an illusion. Apps promising patterns are selling nothing real.
A legal note
Playing for counters at a festival is a tradition; online money versions are covered by India’s 2025 online gaming law. See our legal explainer.
Frequently asked questions
What does Jhandi Munda mean?
Flag and crown, two of the six symbols.
Is Jhandi Munda the same as Crown and Anchor?
They are close relatives with the same structure.
Can you predict Jhandi Munda?
No. Dice outcomes are random.
