pachisi

1 9.9

A board game from India where players move pieces around a cross-shaped board using dice or shells

noun
/pəˈtʃiːzi/

: pachisi

Have you ever played pachisi?

Examples

The rules of pachisi are easy to learn, but mastering strategy takes time.
Many board game historians trace the origins of modern games to pachisi.
We played pachisi late into the evening, enjoying the challenge and camaraderie.
I love to play pachisi on weekends.
During family gatherings, we often play pachisi, a fun and strategic board game from India.
The ancient board game pachisi is played with colorful pieces and relies on the roll of dice.
Many people enjoy the lively competition of pachisi as they move their pieces around the cross-shaped board.

Synonyms

parchisi

vspachisi

8.5

A board game from India that people play on a cross-shaped board like backgammon

uses dice or shells to move pieces rather than following backgammon rules

Surface Forms

pachisi singular

pachisis plural

Etymology

The word pachisi comes from the Indian word pachis, meaning 'twenty-five'. That number is important in how the game is played, so the name helps you remember it is a traditional Indian board game where players move pieces around the board.