ExcitedMama Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I'm preparing for an India study next week with Galloping The Globe and it recommends Parcheesi which I've never played. Would it be fun for younger kids? Does it have staying power or will it never get played again? Wondering if it's worth buying. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbaby Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 We love it, but she was 10 when we got it and 11 when she started really getting into it. The rules are pretty complex and the game can go on for a while. I just looked on the box and it says 8+. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 It's not that much more complex than Sorry is it? I haven't played Parcheesi in years, but recall it being similar to Sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milknhoney Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Yes, we had Parcheesi as a kid. I remember it being almost just like Sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbaby Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I've never played Sorry but looking it up it appears to be a simplified version of Parcheesi with cards telling you what to do, for ages 6 and up. In Parcheesi you roll dice and have to keep in mind the rules for a variety of situations. It took me a while to keep it all straight in my head as an adult. Not that it's a stumper but I would not expect a 5 year old, and probably not a 7 year old, to stay engaged. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) My family used to play Parcheesi a lot when I was in kindy and older. It was a lot of fun, and even today, my kids liked it from age 6 up even though we mostly play other games. I occasionally toy with getting a custom 6 person board made so we can play with more people.... Edited July 18, 2017 by Tanaqui 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 We have played Parchesi with our kids since they were about 6 or 7. We just shortened the game by using fewer pieces. A classic! Dd loved the tie in to Kevin Henkes' book, Chrysanthemum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbeltmom Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I grew up playing Parchesi with my grandma. Once a child can count, he can play the game. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 It's quite simple. I'd say a 6yo could learn the game without difficulty. Younger if they can quickly count the dots on dice and the spaces on the board to be able to figure out which pieces they want to move. As for staying power, that depends on how well you and your kids like roll-and-move style games. They're pretty simple, with little strategy, and therefore not among my favorite, but I remember playing it off and on for years as a kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fralala Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 My kids much prefer Snakes and Ladders, another game of Indian origin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnick in nc Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I agree - my 9 and 6 year olds played it a few days ago. It can go on for a while, so willingness to play a long game could be an issue. The idea of taking a few pieces away is a good idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristin0713 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 My kids learned to play Sorry! first, then had no problem with Parcheesi but it definitely was more complicated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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