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Month: June 2012

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Vintage 1948 Game of Fox and Hounds by Parker Brothers
Jenny Kile

Vintage 1948 Game of Fox and Hounds by Parker Brothers

An exciting chase through the countryside is the theme for the old Game of Fox and Hounds by Parker Brothers. Get ready, get set, go! were most likely the words many players thought of at the beginning of the Game of Fox and Hounds.  Published in 1948 by Parker Brothers, …

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Throw a Yahtzee Game Night Party
Jenny Kile

Throw a Yahtzee Game Night Party

Planning an exciting game night can be as simple as throwing a Yahtzee party. Over fifty years ago, Yahtzee Parties contributed to the overwhelming selling success for the game of Yahtzee. Today, they can offer the same success for having a game night of fun. Back in 1956, Edwin Lowe …

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Game Night Snack: Cheese Crackers that Suit
Jenny Kile

Game Night Snack: Cheese Crackers that Suit

Although perfect for a night of card playing, Cheese Crackers that Suit makes a terrific snack for whatever type of fun and games are played.  Cards are universally known and so the card themed treat will add flare to any snack table for gamers.  Whether one is dealing out cards …

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McLoughlin Bros. 1888 Game of Just Like Me
Jenny Kile

McLoughlin Bros. 1888 Game of Just Like Me

The old 1888 game of Just Like Me provides an amusing set of rhymes and responses. Just Like Me is only one of the entertaining games McLoughlin Bros. of New York published in the late 19th century.  Known not only for their children books filled with vibrant and colorful illustrations, …

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The Ancient Board Game of Hounds and Jackals
Jenny Kile

The Ancient Board Game of Hounds and Jackals

Beautifully carved ivory game pieces gave the commonly called game of Hounds and Jackals its name. Ten carved ivory pegs, with heads resembling five hounds and five jackals, were excavated from a tomb at Thebes by Howard Carter in the 1900’s.  The original ivory board with its game pieces was …

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