Akbar the Great was one of the most recognized 16th century Mughal emperors in history. He created the game Pachisi around 1570 as a form of fun.

How old is the game Pachisi?

Between 1867 and 1870, Parcheesi first appeared in the United States. It became, in 1874, one of the oldest trademarked games in America, and went on to become America's longest-selling game, still immensely popular with both children and adults.

Where did the game Pachisi originate?

Pachisi (/pəˈtʃiːzi/, Hindustani: [pəˈtʃiːsiː]) is a cross and circle board game that originated in Ancient India. It is described in the ancient text Mahabharata under the name of "Pasha".