Pachisi 1500
What it is
An Indian cross-and-circle race game in which four players (often in teams) move pieces around a cross-shaped cloth board by cowrie-shell throws.
Why it matters
The national game of India and ancestor of Ludo, Parcheesi, Sorry! and Trouble, popularizing the cross-and-circle race format worldwide.
Mechanics
How to play Pachisi
Pachisi is a game that plays with 2–4 players. It's a Racing and Dice game where the core of play revolves around Roll / Move and Team-Based Game. An Indian cross-and-circle race game in which four players (often in teams) move pieces around a cross-shaped cloth board by cowrie-shell throws. The national game of India and ancestor of Ludo, Parcheesi, Sorry! and Trouble, popularizing the cross-and-circle race format worldwide.
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What players ask about Pachisi
How many players is Pachisi?
Pachisi plays with 2–4 players.
Does Pachisi work with 2 players?
Yes — Pachisi plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Pachisi take to play?
A typical playtime for Pachisi isn't recorded in our data.
What kind of game is Pachisi?
Pachisi is a Racing, Dice game, built on Roll / Move, Team-Based Game.
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