The old Stop Thief card game, produced by Wilder MFG. in the 1920’s, is similar to the new Rats! card game of today. Of course, there is a difference in theme between the two games, and subtle variations in rules, but the card games provide a good example for proving …
The ancient game of Alquerque has origins tracing back to Egypt. An unfinished Alquerque board is seen cut on roofing slabs in a temple at Kurna, which was built around 1400BC. It is believed the game board, along with a few other boards discovered on the temple stones, was etched …
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 and …
Parker Brothers published the colorful board game, Jack and the Beanstalk, in 1895. Bringing the adventures found in the popular children’s fairy tale to the players, the game was another way to enjoy the enchanted, imaginary land. The game board and box display beautiful images, showing scenes from the story, …
The ancient game of Bagh Chal is categorized as a hunt or chase game. The two-player game, originating in Nepal, 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, while …
First published in 1979, the mystery face game of Guess Who? by Milton Bradley (now owned by Hasbro) challenges players to be the first to guess his opponent’s character. It is a great board game for younger kids to develop their deduction skills. Plus, it is fun for two players …
Since 1970, Mastermind has been challenging players to the breaking of codes. Playing the game is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to exercise the mind. A player’s objective is to break his opponent’s code before the time it takes his opponent to break his own. Mastermind is …
The 1985 Milton Bradley game of Ghosts includes sixteen glow in the dark ghosts as game pieces. This special feature makes for a fun time playing the game with lights turned down low. Sneaking across the dungeon board in this two player game gives both the thrills and the chills. …
The 1888 game of Tri Bang by McLoughlin Bros. shares within it’s directions why McLoughlin Bros. games are so highly collectible today. The company was not any too shy about expressing their superiority over other game companies of the time. However, it must be said, other antique games, like E.I. Horsman’s …
The game of Seven Sleepers was copyrighted by E.I. Horsman in 1891 and included The 24 Puzzle challenge within its directions. E.I. Horsman (Edward Imeson Horsman) first opened a toy company in 1865 and later expanded the New York City outfit to include games. “The Halma Company”, referring to E.I. …
