Board games
Parqués
Two dice, pairs open the jail, three pairs crown a piece
Parqués is the board game of Colombian family gatherings: all four of your pawns start in the jail, and only a pair on the two dice lets them out. Each die moves a pawn — the same one or another — around the 68 squares to the cielo in the middle. Land on a rival off the safe squares and it goes back to the jail; three pairs in a row crown a pawn of your choice.
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Length
- 20–40 min per game
- Type
- Board games
Play Parqués online with friends
At Masa, Parqués is a game of its own right next to Ludo: pick it in the games list, open a table and share its code or link with your friends, or sit at a house table. Bots fill the empty chairs, and voice chat keeps the table talking.
How to play
- 1
Two dice. Turns pass to the right and pawns run counter-clockwise, from your start square all the way round to the finish (the cielo).
- 2
Pawns leave the jail only with a pair: 1-1 or 6-6 frees them all, any other pair two. While none is out, you get three tries.
- 3
A pair with pawns in the jail must free them — it is not moved, and you roll again. Rival pawns on your start square go back to their jail.
- 4
Each die moves a pawn, the same one or another (5-2: 5 and 2, or 7 with one pawn). Play both dice when you can; the finish needs the exact count.
- 5
A pair rolls again. Three pairs in a row (a freeing pair not counted): crown a pawn of your choice — it goes straight to the finish.
- 6
Land on a rival off the safe squares and one of its pawns goes to the jail (two of a color are not safe). Start squares, safe squares and your own home column are safe.
Frequently asked questions
Is Parqués the same game as Ludo?
No. Parqués is played at the same kind of table as Ludo, but with rules of its own — see “How to play” above. At Masa it is a game of its own, with its own tables, stats and achievements.
Can I play Parqués online with friends?
Yes. Open a Parqués table and share its code or link. Empty seats fill with other players or bots, so a game always starts.
Is Parqués free to play?
Yes. You play with Chips, which have no cash value: nothing can be won or cashed out.
