Cinderella is a classic fairy tale which has been told for thousands of years. There are numerous versions throughout the world but they all feature a rags to riches storyline. It is believed one of the first ‘Cinderella’ like tales was recorded by Strabo, the Greek Historian who lived from …
How interesting! Players of The Three Bears game by Milton Bradley do not play to win, but rather, just not to lose. This 19 card game features the popular fairy tale, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” It is a classic story with British origins dating back to the early 1800’s. …
The early 1930’s game of Pirates’ Treasure by Parker Brothers is a game for 2 to 4 players. The box cover shows two pirates burying a treasure chest in the sand. A third pirate is standing watch as they lower it down into the hole on the island. Who will …
‘All Meeples In. (pause) Go!’ This was the new phrase of the night while playing the game of Incan Gold! It was said many times- with suspense each time. Who would leave? Who would stay? Who would safely gather up treasures and artifacts to head back to camp? Who would …
The Enchanted Forest board game by Milton Bradley, published around 1910, is not to be mistaken for Ravensburger’s Enchanted Forest board game published in 1982. The games are quite different, and of course published decades apart. It’s interesting. There are a few same name games. Another that comes to mind …
Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark hit theaters in 1981. The adventures quickly came to the game table with the Raiders of the Lost Ark board game by Kenner. The object of the game was stated right on the cover of the game: ‘Be the first player to …
The 1909 board game of Jack and Jill by Milton Bradley is one of their simpler published games. The graphics are not as detailed and colorful as usual, and the game board and play is also quite drab. No matter, though, as a game collector, it is a piece of …
Queens, Kings, Knights, Dragons, Sleeping Potions, and more are found in this fun filled game of Sleeping Queens by GameWright. The game is for 2-5 players, ages 8 and up, and lasts about 20 minutes. It’s a great game for family game night! Depending on how many players will be …
In 1925 Milton Bradley published a board game called the Game of Three Blind Mice. The cover depicts a Father Mouse with eye patch holding a cup that says, ‘Please help the Blind.’ There is also a Mother Mouse with spectacles, and a Baby Mouse following behind these two. They …
It’s hip to be square! This little cubed game of Dungeon Drop by GameWright is easy to learn, fun to play, and quick to win! Players take up different Quests to collect the most valuable treasures! However, while searching the dungeon rooms for these hidden gems, they have to stay …
