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