Pachicom NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Board, Card & Party

Pachicom

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1985
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperBear's Corporation
PublisherToshiba EMI
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Bear's Corporation and published by Toshiba EMI, Pachicom arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985 as a board, card or party game.

It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber. Among the 22 NES board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Pachicom is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Pachicom is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Pachicom gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Pachicom walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pachicom.

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Pachicom FAQ

When did Pachicom come out on the NES?

Pachicom was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.

Who made Pachicom?

It was developed by Bear's Corporation and published by Toshiba EMI.

Is Pachicom multiplayer?

No. Pachicom is a single-player game.

How long does Pachicom take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Pachicom typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Pachicom on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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