Guessing the correct person, place, or thing, in twenty questions or less, has been a popular game since the 1800’s. It is believed to have originated in New England and then later spread throughout the United States. Even though this early version of play was (and still can be) enjoyed …
The Skunk dice game is a perfect choice for family game night. Originally launched in 1953 by W.H. Schaper, it offers fun for all ages. Skunk is one of those games which even though the directions for play are simple (so all can play), the game still provides suspense and challenges for …
Quoridor is a fast moving game of strategy that can be played by either 2 or 4 players. Because the rules are simple to follow, the game is recommended for players as young as 6 years and up. The simplicity of the game play should not suggest lack of depth, …
Say ‘Ranger Rick’, and most people will recognize the name as being one of the most popular children’s nature magazines of today. Matter of fact, it is the oldest and largest published by the National Wildlife Federation. But before Ranger Rick became a magazine in 1967, he was a character …
Collecting games and researching their history provides an adventure off board. The 1870 McLoughlin Bros. game of Tight Rope is such an example. The images and story for the game not only include the most famous tight rope walker of the time, Blondin, but a hidden deeper layer of meaning …
The old 1910 Grandma’s Game of Riddles is part of a series of six games by Milton Bradley which taught players on a wide range of topics. Milton Bradley in the early twentieth century brought out a series of six games. The title’s of which are as follows: Grandma’s Game …
The three bookshelf games, Captive Princess, Tournament, and Pathfinders, published by McLoughlin Brothers. in 1875, are designed and formed to mimic books when folded. McLoughlin Bros. made many of these triple style game books during the late-mid to late 1800’s. The instructions and pieces for the games were usually housed …
The 1965 Dana Girls game by Parker Brothers is based off a story in a series of mystery books (The Dana Girls) published by Grosset & Dunlap from 1934 to 1979. The books were written by Carolyn Keene, a pseudonym for a group of writers, who also wrote the Nancy …
Treasure Island is a timeless and classic adventure story published in 1883 and written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It takes readers on an exciting journey to find hidden treasure. In 1956, Milton Bradley brought this adventurous story to the game table by producing a game of the same name: Treasure …
The old board game of WHO? by Parker Brothers is lots of fun to play. It is a mystery game of hidden identity which was first published in 1951, but can be found every now and then at estate sales or on auction sites like Ebay. To play the game, …
