The Popular Round Game of Patchesi
Board Game
1890s (published)
1890s (published)
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| Place of origin |
Pachisi has been played in India for many centuries and is considered the country's national game. The name is derived from the Indian word for 25, which is the highest throw of cowrie shell dice. The game was introduced into England at the end of the 19th century and became better known as Ludo. John Jaques registered the name Patchesi in 1887.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 15 parts.
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| Title | The Popular Round Game of Patchesi (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed paper on card |
| Brief description | Card board game, Patchesi, made in England by John Jaques & Son Ltd in the 1890s |
| Physical description | Design: printed card playing surface, folded No. of squares: 96 Squares illustrated: none Square numbering: none Subject of starting square: marked Subject of ending square: marked |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by A. R. Martin |
| Object history | Cross shape set against a diamond shaped board, with a centre square and four arms leading from it. Each arm has 24 squares of which each has 3 marked with a cross design. John Jaques registered the name Patchesi in 1887. CGG - Games & Puzzles, 1991 |
| Historical context | Rewards: extra turns Forfeits: missed turns No. of Players: 4 Equipment required: markers, counters, dice Rules placement: ? |
| Summary | Pachisi has been played in India for many centuries and is considered the country's national game. The name is derived from the Indian word for 25, which is the highest throw of cowrie shell dice. The game was introduced into England at the end of the 19th century and became better known as Ludo. John Jaques registered the name Patchesi in 1887. |
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| Accession number | MISC.28-1973 |
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| Record created | March 4, 2000 |
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