Kathmandu, Jan. 12 -- Do your parents also label you as alchi (lazy)? Next time, show them it's not a flaw but your greatest strength.

This is what Alchi, Nepal's first board game company, is attempting to do. Redefining 'lazy' as a smart, creative way to do more in less time is not easy. But this brand has managed to do just that.

While in the US, Alchi's founders, Kreeti Shakya and Manish Shrestha, played many board games. Upon returning to Nepal, they observed a lack of variety in the local board game market. This led them to found Alchi and create games that blend Nepali culture and history.

The company believes in celebrating the beauty of Nepali roots and culture through interactive, educational games and stories that bridge gene...