The Game of the Golden Egg by J H Singer was inspired by one of Aesop’s Fables, The Goose that Lays the Golden Egg, which dates back to approximately 600 BC. I’m sure we all know the lesson of the story. It is a reminder to not let greed of …
When I saw the vibrant cover of the 1900 The King’s Highway game by Parker Brothers, I loved it. Cats dressed up as bandits, wearing masks, holding up a stagecoach – grabbed my attention. As it did the royal victims, who were also cats, with their hands up. The sign …
What might be the strangest thing seen riding on the back of a goose? It might be Humpty Dumpty! On the cover of the 1890 Little Mother Goose card game by Parker Brothers is shown Humpty Dumpty with a whip and rope riding on the back of a goose. The …
The 1899 Whirlpool Game by Mcloughlin Bros. is another example of wonderful graphics found in board games. The antique game boxes and boards of Mcloughlin Bros. , and other game companies, of the time, often display beautiful works of art. They are highly collectible. The cover of Whirlpool features a …
Hearts adorn the outfits of the man and woman featured on the cover of the 1898 Game of Diamonds and Hearts. I question though, ‘why there aren’t any diamonds?’ No matter, it is another exceptional piece of artwork from Mcloughlin Bros. of New York When opening the box cover, it …
Alert! A large reward has been offered for the discovery of The Lost Heir! In this 1893 card game by McLoughlin Bros. of New York, Police of 4 different cities are on search for a missing boy, The Lost Heir. They must be careful, however, to find the correct boy, …
There’s something special about the old games which feature the beloved nursery rhymes. The 1875 game of Mother Hubbard by Mcloughlin Brothers is not an exception. The small 3×4 inch box displaying a stylish dog sitting in a chair reading ‘Sporting News’ is charming. Inside the slipcase box are equally …
The 1895 Game of Red Riding Hood by Parker Brothers is a stunning game to add to any collection. The artwork of both the cover and board are vibrant. Plus the theme of the game plays out one of the loved Fairy Tales of old. The game is for two …
History is often captured and depicted on game boards. It’s said that if you gathered games published throughout the years from a country, they would offer an insightful picture of the historical times and culture for that country. The Around the World with Nellie Bly Board Game is one of …
If you have arachnophobia you might not like the 1887 Mcloughlin Bros. card game of Spider and the Fly. Many of the cards feature very creepy and real looking spiders. Others display a fly or two for which they prey on. However, like any other Mcloughlin Bros. game of its …
