What is parcheesi?

Parcheesi is a board game that originated in India in the 16th century and was later adapted and popularized in the United States. It is a cross and circle game that is played with 2 to 4 players and features a board with a series of squares and a set of pawns that are moved around the board based on the roll of a pair of dice. The objective of the game is to be the first player to move all of their pawns from their starting point to the center of the board called the "home" space. The game is known for its mix of strategy and luck and can be played with varying rules and customs depending on the region or culture.