Parcheesi

American brand-name version of Pachisi — two dice, four home tokens each, and a classic 'blockade' rule.

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What is Parcheesi?

Parcheesi is the American commercial version of Pachisi, first trademarked in 1867 and popularised by Parker Brothers in the 1890s. Two to four players race four pawns around and into the centre of a cross-shaped board using two dice. Doubles grant an extra turn; two of your pawns on the same square form a blockade. Widely regarded as the classic American family race game.

Quick facts

Category

Board Games

Type

Individual

Players

2–4

Where played

indoor

Country of origin

🇺🇸 United States

Estimated origin

1867, USA (Parker Brothers commercialised c.1892)

Olympic

No

Popularity

regional

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-24.verified