Patolli 200
What it is
A Mesoamerican cross-and-circle race game played with marked beans as dice on a cross-shaped board, with players wagering treasures on the outcome.
Why it matters
Played across Mesoamerica from Teotihuacan (c. 200 BC) through the Aztecs (to 1521), it is the major board game of the pre-Columbian Americas.
Mechanics
How to play Patolli
Patolli is a game that plays with 2 players. It's a Racing and Dice game where the core of play revolves around Roll / Move and Betting and Bluffing. A Mesoamerican cross-and-circle race game played with marked beans as dice on a cross-shaped board, with players wagering treasures on the outcome. Played across Mesoamerica from Teotihuacan (c. 200 BC) through the Aztecs (to 1521), it is the major board game of the pre-Columbian Americas.
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What players ask about Patolli
How many players is Patolli?
Patolli plays with 2 players.
Is Patolli a 2-player game?
Yes — Patolli is a dedicated 2-player game.
How long does Patolli take to play?
A typical playtime for Patolli isn't recorded in our data.
What kind of game is Patolli?
Patolli is a Racing, Dice game, built on Roll / Move, Betting and Bluffing.
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