Wahoo History & Heritage
Why WaHomey exists — and how it honors a century of kitchen-table game nights.
A Little Wahoo History
WaHomey was inspired by the timeless marble race game that’s been played around kitchen tables and camp lodges for generations — Wahoo.
The earliest Wahoo boards appeared in the 1930s, carved by hand and based on the old Indian game Pachisi (and its Western cousin, Parcheesi). Those early versions used four marbles per player and featured a shorter, faster track, making for quick, high-energy games.
By the 1950s, Wahoo had spread across Texas and the American heartland, where camp counselors, church groups, and garage tinkerers began building larger boards — and with them came a new twist: five marbles per player. Games got longer, strategies deeper, and the modern “Texas Wahoo” tradition was born.
WaHomey combines the best of both worlds — the shorter, classic track of the original game and the five-marble excitement of the modern version. It’s faster to play, easier to finish, and just Wahooier than those versions that came before.
What WaHomey Keeps
- Five marbles per player — the beloved modern standard.
- Race-to-home gameplay — easy to learn, hard to put down.
- Four-color play — classic team vibes, friendly rivalries.
What WaHomey Improves
- Shorter loop — classic pacing without the stall.
- House-shaped home path — five non-linear spots; move up/left/right/diagonal (never down).
- Modular build — four color corners + center badge for a premium table look and easy storage.
From Heritage to Heirloom
Every WaHomey set is professionally 3D-printed and hand-finished. Upgrade to the Heirloom Edition to personalize your center badge (e.g., “Smith Edition,” “Game Night Edition”).