The Game of Shakespeare
Published 1966
Parcheesi with a Shakespeare theme. Each space has the name of a Shakespeare play. Movement is by dice. The board contains "pick card" spaces, which do standard "move forward 4", "move back 3", etc. In the tournament game if you can name a previously unnamed character from the play your pawn is on you can move bonus spaces. Players win by getting their three pawns around the board and up a ladder to the middle of the board (the Globe Theater). Microbadge Buy It
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- Players
- 1-4 Players
- Time
- 1 hours
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 1.71/5
- Year
- 1966
- BGG Rating
- 4.75
- BGG Rank
- #29315
- Min Age
- 10+
Frequently Asked Questions
The Game of Shakespeare supports 1 to 4 players.
A typical game of The Game of Shakespeare takes about 60 minutes.
The Game of Shakespeare has a complexity rating of 1.71/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for The Game of Shakespeare is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
The Game of Shakespeare has a rating of 4.75/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 107 ratings. It is ranked #29315 overall.
The Game of Shakespeare was designed by Henry Scott. It was published in 1966.