Pachisi (Noun)
Meaning
An ancient board game resembling backgammon; played on a cross-shaped board.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Pachisi is considered the national board game of India, and various versions have been passed down through generations.
- In a competitive game of Pachisi, the first player to move all their pieces around the cross-shaped board and into the final quadrant wins.
- Pachisi, an ancient board game played on a cross-shaped board, was popular among the Mughal emperors of India.
- One unique aspect of the game Pachisi is that it often features round pieces, some with distinct designs or colors to differentiate between players.
- Local artisans handcraft traditional Pachisi boards, passing down intricate designs from their ancestors.