Collecting games, whether they are old board, card, or other types of games, often provide the collector with an amazing glance at historical times. The Mayflower card game is an exceptional example of just how a game can offer such a unique look. It is a treasure. The game consists …
The Antique Milton Bradley game of Spin It includes simple rules to incorporate the fun of spinning tops. From a recorded recommendation made by Cato (234 BC – 149BC), who was a Roman Statesman, it is known the playing with tops has been a children’s pastime for over 2000 years. …
The game 20,000 Leagues under the Sea by Jaymar games is based on Walt Disney’s first sci-fi film of the same name. The film, following the book published by Jules Verne in 1870, was the second highest grossing film in 1954 and won two academy awards. It continues to be …
The ancient game of Bagh Chal is categorized as a hunt or chase game. The two-player game originated in Nepal and has been challenging players for over a thousand years. Bagh Chal, meaning ‘moving Tiger’, consists of two unequal forces and includes 24 game pieces. One player maneuvers 4 tigers, …
The fascinating old card game called White Squadron by the Fireside Game Co. depicts 52 war vessels of the United States Navy on its cards. Browsing through the deck offers interesting details about these warships which protected our nation. Some of them, like the USS Olympia, are museum ships today. …
The 1999 game of Sphinx by Ravensburger provides adventure and intrigue for 2 to 4 players. The game takes players on a mission to retrieve a valuable treasure. In order to reach the treasure’s central chamber, though, players must first face three golden sphinxes that guard the entrance and solve …
In December 2017, the film, Jumanji, a sequel to the 1995 Jumanji movie, was released. We waited to see it on DVD, but thought it was quite fun to watch. The 2017 movie also saw a release of the Jumanji Board Game. This game is produced by Cardinal and is …
Mcloughlin Brothers of New York published the enchanting card game named Cock Robin in the 1860’s, 1875, and another version in 1885. The oldest one of the 1860’s features hand painted cards and cover (shown right (cards below)). The game follows most of the words of the Cock Robin nursery …
There have been numerous Steeple Chase board games published over the years. It was a popular race game that included a theme enjoyed by many. The following board game was produced by Milton Bradley in the early 1900’s and offers charming images and provides a fun competition for players yet …
The antique Game of Leap Frog by McLoughlin Bros. was published in the mid and late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The game box shown depicts three boys, dressed to the age, playing an outdoor game of Leap Frog. This jumping and fun activity is brought to the game board. It …
