Parchis: A Timeless Board Game for All Ages
Parchis, also known as Parcheesi, is a classic board game enjoyed by families, friends, and children alike. This free-to-download game offers hours of fun and strategic gameplay.
Strategic Advantages:
- Sending an opponent's piece back to the starting point earns you a bonus move of 20 spaces (cannot be split between pieces).
- Landing a piece in your home space rewards you with a 10-space bonus move (also cannot be split).
Play Options:
- Single-player mode against the computer.
- Local multiplayer with friends.
- Online multiplayer with players worldwide.
Parchis's global popularity is undeniable. Originating as an adaptation of the Indian game Pachisi, it gained widespread popularity in Spain and across Europe, North Africa, and beyond. It's known by various names in different regions:
- Mens-erger-je-niet (Netherlands)
- Parchís or Parkase (Spain)
- Le Jeu de Dada or Petits Chevaux (France)
- Non t'arrabbiare (Italy)
- Barjis(s) / Bargese (Syria)
- Pachîs (Persia/Iran)
- da' ngu'a (Vietnam)
- Fei Xing Qi' (China)
- Fia med knuff (Sweden)
- Parqués (Colombia)
- Barjis / Bargis (Palestine)
- Griniaris (Greece)
Version 1.4 Update (October 28, 2023)
This update includes bug fixes.