Gorakhpor is a two dimensional game of strategy using a draughts-like set up but requiring the mind set of a chess player. To win, you must be the first to form a straight and continuous line linking four points on the board. The word 'gorakhpor' means "Go to a waiting room!" When the game is played according to the 3 quickly and easily learnt rules, families, friends and strangers are brought comfortably together.