Sorry! 1934
Designed by William Henry Storey
What it is
A Pachisi-derived race game played with cards instead of dice, where landing on an opponent sends their pawn back to start.
Why it matters
Patented by W. H. Storey in 1929 and a Parker Brothers hit from 1934, it is one of the best-known American family race games.
Mechanics
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How to play Sorry!
Sorry! is a game that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 6 and up. It's a Children's Game and Racing game where the core of play revolves around Roll / Move and Take That. A Pachisi-derived race game played with cards instead of dice, where landing on an opponent sends their pawn back to start. Patented by W. H. Storey in 1929 and a Parker Brothers hit from 1934, it is one of the best-known American family race games.
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What players ask about Sorry!
How many players is Sorry!?
Sorry! plays with 2–4 players.
Does Sorry! work with 2 players?
Yes — Sorry! plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Sorry! take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
What age is Sorry! for?
The publisher recommends ages 6 and up.
What kind of game is Sorry!?
Sorry! is a Children's Game, Racing game, built on Roll / Move, Take That.
Where to buy Sorry!
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