Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi: play the indoor chit game online
Nepal's chit game · राजा मन्त्री चोर सिपाही
The 4-player paper chit game Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi, free in your browser for all ages. Four players, four folded chits: the Minister has to catch the Thief.
Also known as
- Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi
- राजा मन्त्री चोर सिपाही
- Raja Mantri Chor Police
- King Minister Thief Soldier
- Chit game
How to play Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi
- Four players each draw a folded paper chit. Each chit hides one role: King, Minister, Soldier, Thief.
- The Minister reveals their chit. Nobody else says who they are: everyone keeps a straight face.
- The Minister studies the faces and accuses one player of being the Thief.
- Everyone opens their chit and scores: Only the Minister steps forward; nobody else says who they are. The Minister must find the Thief among the other three. Guess wrong and the Minister and the Thief swap points.
- Play 3, 5, 7, 10 or 20 rounds. The highest total wins.
Roles and points
| Role | Local name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 👑 King | Raja | 1000 |
| 🎩 Minister | Mantri | 800 |
| 💂 Soldier | Sipahi | 500 |
| 🦹 Thief | Chor | 0 if caught · 800 if not |
The special rule
Only the Minister steps forward; nobody else says who they are. The Minister must find the Thief among the other three. Guess wrong and the Minister and the Thief swap points.
Mantri matra aafno parichaya dinchha, aru kasaile bhandaina. Mantri le baaki 3 madhye Chor chinnu parchha. Galat bhaye Mantri ra Chor ko number saatinchha.
Scoring example
One round of Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi. Sita is the Minister. What everyone scores if the Thief is caught, and if Sita accuses Bibek instead:
| Player | Chit | Thief caught | Wrong guess |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibek | 👑 Raja (King) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Sita | 🎩 Mantri (Minister) | 800 | 0 |
| Ramesh | 💂 Sipahi (Soldier) | 500 | 500 |
| Gita | 🦹 Chor (Thief) | 0 | 800 |
Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi kasari khelne
Char ota chit: Raja, Mantri, Chor ra Sipahi. Sabai le euta chit tanchhan. Mantri matra aafno parichaya dinchha, ani baki tin madhye Chor chinnu parchha. Sahi bhaye Mantri lai 800, galat bhaye Chor lai 800 ra Mantri lai 0. Raja lai 1000 ra Sipahi lai 500.
Print the chits
Playing with real paper? Print this page, cut out the four chits, fold them and shuffle.
Questions
How do you play Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi?
Four players each draw a folded paper chit. Each chit hides one role: King, Minister, Soldier, Thief. The Minister reveals their chit. Nobody else says who they are: everyone keeps a straight face. The Minister studies the faces and accuses one player of being the Thief. Everyone opens their chit and scores: Only the Minister steps forward; nobody else says who they are. The Minister must find the Thief among the other three. Guess wrong and the Minister and the Thief swap points. Play 3, 5, 7, 10 or 20 rounds. The highest total wins.
Is Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi free to play online?
Yes. ChitPlay is free, runs in any modern browser on phone or computer, and needs no download or sign-up.
How many players does Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi need?
The classic game needs exactly four players. In CHITPLAY you can play with three computer players, invite up to three friends on their own phones, pass a single phone around, or just watch.
Is Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi only for children?
No. Children, teenagers, parents and grandparents all play it. It takes a minute to learn, and bluffing is just as much fun at any age.
Is Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi a good indoor game?
Yes. On paper all you need is a page and a pen, so it works at home, in a classroom, on a train or during a power cut. Online you only need a phone.
What are the roles in Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi?
King (Raja), Minister (Mantri), Soldier (Sipahi), Thief (Chor).
What is Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi also called?
Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi, राजा मन्त्री चोर सिपाही, Raja Mantri Chor Police, King Minister Thief Soldier, Chit game.
Can we play Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi on one phone?
Yes. Choose Single Phone and pass it around: each person secretly opens their own chit, then the Minister takes the phone to make the catch. Two to four people can play.
Can I play Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi on my phone?
Yes. ChitPlay works on Android and iPhone browsers. Tap 🔄 to play in landscape, and add it to your home screen to play like an app, even offline.
Which languages can I play Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi in?
The game and the voices are in English. The players' chat bubbles can also be shown in Hinglish, Roman Urdu, Roman Nepali, Roman Bangla, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, German, French, Portuguese or Spanish, all written in Latin letters.
How do you make the chits for Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi at home?
Tear a page into four slips, write King, Minister, Soldier, Thief on them with the points, fold them and shuffle. Or print the ready-made chits on this page.
How many points does each role get in Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi?
King 1000, Minister 800, Soldier 500. The Thief gets 0 when caught and 800 when not caught.
Can you cheat in Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi?
In CHITPLAY the Minister can press 🤫 Cheat to try to peek at a chit. Seven times in ten nobody notices, and you see one innocent player's chit, never the Thief's. Three times in ten you are caught: you see nothing, you lose 100 points, and the table lets you hear about it. Computer players try it too.
Tips to win Raja Mantri Chor Sipahi
- As the Thief: act exactly like everyone else. Don't over-explain and don't go too quiet.
- As the Minister: watch who looks away, laughs too much, or rushes to say “it's not me”.
- As a royal: acting a little nervous can pull suspicion away from the real Thief.
- A wrong guess swaps your points with the Thief's, so think before you point.