Game

Parchís: how to play

Parchís is a Spanish race board game for four players, similar to ludo. Here you play the red pieces against three computer-controlled rivals.

Controls

Tap the die to roll and tap the piece you want to move. If there is only one possible move, it is made for you.

Rules

  • To bring a piece out of home you need to roll a 5.
  • If you land on a rival piece outside a safe square, you capture it and it returns home.
  • Squares with a star are safe: nobody can capture you there.
  • Capturing, reaching the goal or rolling a 6 gives you another roll; three sixes in a row lose the turn.
  • The first player to bring all four pieces to the goal wins.

Tips

  • Keep pieces on safe squares when rivals are six squares or fewer behind you.
  • Bringing a piece out is usually better than advancing one already in play.
  • Keep a piece near your final lane so you can enter with the exact number.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I roll a 6?

You move and roll again. If you roll three sixes in a row, you lose the turn.

Can I play against other people?

Not yet: you play against the computer.

Do I need the exact number to reach the goal?

Yes, a piece only moves if the die does not take it past the goal.