Raja Wazir Chor Sipahi: play the indoor chit game online
Pakistan's chit game · راجہ وزیر چور سپاہی
The 4-player paper chit game Raja Wazir 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 Wazir Chor Sipahi
- Badshah Wazir Chor Sipahi
- راجہ وزیر چور سپاہی
- بادشاہ وزیر چور سپاہی
- King Minister Thief Soldier
- Parchi game
How to play Raja Wazir 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 | Wazir | 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.
Sirf Wazir samne aata hai, baqi koi apni parchi nahi batata. Wazir ko baqi 3 me se Chor dhundhna hai. Galat guess kiya to Wazir aur Chor ke points swap ho jaate hain.
Scoring example
One round of Raja Wazir Chor Sipahi. Ayesha is the Minister. What everyone scores if the Thief is caught, and if Ayesha accuses Ahmed instead:
| Player | Chit | Thief caught | Wrong guess |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed | 👑 Raja (King) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Ayesha | 🧔 Wazir (Minister) | 800 | 0 |
| Bilal | 💂 Sipahi (Soldier) | 500 | 500 |
| Sana | 🦹 Chor (Thief) | 0 | 800 |
Raja Wazir Chor Sipahi kaise khelein
Chaar parchiyan: Raja, Wazir, Chor aur Sipahi. Sab ek-ek parchi uthate hain. Sirf Wazir samne aata hai, baqi koi apni parchi nahi batata. Usay baqi teen mein se Chor pehchanna hota hai. Sahi pehchana to Wazir ko 800, ghalat hua to Chor ko 800 aur Wazir ko 0. Raja ko 1000 aur Sipahi ko 500 milte hain.
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 Wazir 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 Wazir 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 Wazir 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 Wazir 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 Wazir 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 Wazir Chor Sipahi?
King (Raja), Minister (Wazir), Soldier (Sipahi), Thief (Chor).
What is Raja Wazir Chor Sipahi also called?
Raja Wazir Chor Sipahi, Badshah Wazir Chor Sipahi, راجہ وزیر چور سپاہی, بادشاہ وزیر چور سپاہی, King Minister Thief Soldier, Parchi game.
Can we play Raja Wazir 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 Wazir 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 Wazir 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 Wazir 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 Wazir Chor Sipahi?
King 1000, Minister 800, Soldier 500. The Thief gets 0 when caught and 800 when not caught.
Can you cheat in Raja Wazir 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 Wazir 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.