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Post by Jenny on Jul 19, 2018 15:35:36 GMT -5
The late 1800’s Game of Bull by J.H. Singer demonstrates a changing time of games. Those of earlier age, like the Mansion of Happiness or the Checkered Game of Life, focused on moral values and provided lessons to life. These types of games gave way to other, more casual, and leisurely fun games. Families continued to enjoy games with educational and spiritual aspects, but games played didn’t have to include these qualities. The Game of Bull is an example of this. With its gambling appeal, it is one which could be considered a bit on the edge for the time. Although the J.H. Singer game company manufactured games for only a short time span, their colorful boxes and boards competed well with the other larger game companies of Mcloughlin Bros., Milton Bradley, or Parker Brothers during the period. The movement from beautifully hand painted games to just as colorful, but cheaper, lithography, afforded the increased production of games, and offered widespread entertainment. Singer took advantage of this while producing wonderful imaged games; such as the Game of Bo Beep, Steeplechase, or Cash. The Game of Bull, today, is also appreciated. It sits well on a shelf with the other collectible games of Mcloughlin Bros. or Milton Bradley. READ MORE ON MW:
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Post by Jenny on Aug 2, 2018 14:37:40 GMT -5
I love playing the vintage board game of Picture Picture. It was produced by Western Publishing Co. in 1992 and challenges players to see things differently than other players! It’s great practice for us Treasure Hunters who need to see and think past the ordinary. The game can be found on eBay from time to time, and if purchased, it will surely bring lots of fun to a family game night. READ MORE ON MW: Picture Picture----more of an excerpt: To play, one picture is chosen from the stack and placed in the frame. On the flip of the timer, each player begins writing answers to objects he sees in the image. A player attempts to find in the picture one item that starts with each letter of the alphabet. After time is up, answers are compared, and a player receives a point for only the answers no other players have given. This is where creativity and seeing things differently matters. Everyone might see the Trombone and use it for the letter T. However it could be used for M as a musical instrument or just I (instrument). This allows the more common T to be used for something that might be more difficult to see, like Ticket or Tag or Thumb. Another example is the Chair. Instead of Chair, maybe write Cushion.
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Post by Bownarrow on Mar 7, 2019 14:00:45 GMT -5
Was in a second-hand bookstore today and found a book about vintage board games called "Celebrating Board Games" by Nina Chertoff and Susan Kahn. boardgamegeek.com/thread/615653/hidden-gemThere was a game from the 1960's called "Fu Man Chu's Hidden Hoard' mentioned in it. Seemed to be right up a treasure hunters alley as it revolves around finding hidden treasure. Do you know of it, Jenny?
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Post by Jenny on Mar 7, 2019 21:17:29 GMT -5
Was in a second-hand bookstore today and found a book about vintage board games called "Celebrating Board Games" by Nina Chertoff and Susan Kahn. boardgamegeek.com/thread/615653/hidden-gemThere was a game from the 1960's called "Fu Man Chu's Hidden Hoard' mentioned in it. Seemed to be right up a treasure hunters alley as it revolves around finding hidden treasure. Do you know of it, Jenny? Oh Thank you! I know of it now, and will be on a look out for one. Sounds like it would be a treasure just to find! Very cool! Although I've shared a few games on MW, my larger game site is here: allaboutfunandgames.com/ I'm not any where near done sharing all the old games I have on it...and probably never will be as I continue to add to my collection. Hope to add this one soon...thanks again...
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Post by Bownarrow on Mar 9, 2019 12:32:26 GMT -5
boardgamegeek.com/thread/615653/hidden-gem
"The Start Clue, the First Landmark, the Second Landmark, the Direction and the Final Clue"
The Captain Kidd card shown on the page in the book about the game is also interesting!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2019 15:04:55 GMT -5
Jenny:
Thank you so much for the great article, the pictures, and the links. Games of all types are especially important to my family as we never, ever celebrate a holiday without our GAMETIME. If the weather is nice, the games are moved outside. Much laughter, joking, nibbling on goodies, and of course competitiveness is how I would describe our family's get-togethers. If you ask my grandchildren what is the most special thing about going to Grandma's house is, they all reply "PLAYING GAMES!" Makes me feel good. I create alot of the games and give prizes and ALL are expected to participate - young and old. Like for Easter one year, everyone got a small tin of playdough when they arrived and they had to create a sculpture of rabbit before I would serve the dinner. I got to judge, of course (it's MY game!) - my oldest son won with his "playboy bunny."
We play cards - board games - dice games (yes a little bit of gambling and even the younguns get to play) - never a dull moment - never a moment without laughter and smiles.
I defintely may have to order the Fu Manchu game - looks fun. And I saw some others you mentioned that intrigued me. Learning CAN be fun!
Do you suppose that Forrest included some real pieces of eight in the TC? Wouldn't that be just simply awesome. I think the number 8 is most definitely an important clue.
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Post by Jenny on Apr 2, 2019 9:46:27 GMT -5
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Post by Jenny on Jul 27, 2020 6:41:41 GMT -5
Can you be the first Detective to locate the stolen briefcase in the 1950 Milton Bradley board game of Intrigue? It is a players’ mission to search through an ocean liner and discover where the secret papers inside a murdered diplomat’s briefcase have been hidden. It’s a case of Murder, Mystery, and INTRIGUE! Read more on AAFAG: allaboutfunandgames.com/the-1950-milton-bradley-board-game-of-intrigue
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Post by Jenny on Aug 22, 2020 17:48:06 GMT -5
Another collectible game added to the Games Museum! The first appearance of The Pink Panther was with the classic Pink Panther film in 1963. The name originates from a large Pink Diamond, which happens to have a flaw at its center. This flaw looks like a leaping panther. The film features the theft of the diamond with Inspector Jacques Clouseau on pursuit. Following the film was the creation of the cartoon series, The Pink Panther Show. This series aired on Saturday mornings and became quite popular. This inspired the publishing of the board game. It brought the fun of the cartoons to the game table. Read more (MW's game site): allaboutfunandgames.com/the-1977-pink-panther-board-game-by-warren
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Post by Jenny on Oct 6, 2020 6:05:12 GMT -5
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Post by Jenny on Oct 27, 2020 15:26:23 GMT -5
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 players. One person is the Wolf. The other Red Riding Hood. The winner is the first player to reach the Grandmother’s Cottage. Each player starts on a different space, and moves through his or hers separate pathways. However, each must get by obstacles. Read more on MW's game site: allaboutfunandgames.com/parker-brothers-1895-game-of-red-riding-hood
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Post by Jenny on Nov 16, 2020 12:44:16 GMT -5
The Game of Scarlet Ranger is a rare board game from the 1940’s by Whitman Publishing. It is actually 3 board games in one box: The Scarlet Ranger, The Lone Rider, and Stage Coach. Even though all 3 are simple race style games, it offers a fascinating look into the lure and popularity of the Wild West at that time. Read more on MW's Online Game Museum site (games of yesteryears and today!): allaboutfunandgames.com/the-1942-game-of-scarlet-ranger-by-whitman-publishing
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Post by Jenny on Dec 15, 2020 10:38:46 GMT -5
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 absolutely charming. Inside the slipcase box are equally enchanting 2 x 1.5 inch cards. Each card displays an image and name of item. Also included is the booklet to read and play the game from. Read more on MW's game site: allaboutfunandgames.com/the-1875-mcloughlin-brothers-old-mother-hubbard-card-and-story-game
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Post by Jenny on Jan 27, 2021 11:34:22 GMT -5
The Lost Heir - 1893 Card Game by Mcloughlin Bros. of New York! 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, for if a player gets the ‘Wrong Boy’, he will docked. Read more on MW's game site: allaboutfunandgames.com/the-1893-lost-heir-card-game-by-mcloughlin-bros
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Post by Jenny on Apr 1, 2021 7:53:27 GMT -5
Raiders of the Lost Ark Board Game 1981 added to the MW's Online Game Museum: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 obtain the Staff of Ra, seek out the Secret Map Room, and find the Sacred Ark.’ Sounds exciting! While Raiders of the Lost Ark is considered one of the most popular and greatest films of the 80’s, the game itself, like many games quickly produced to capture a film’s audience, is not as widely known or remembered. Today, however, it is a great collector piece, and fun to take down from the game shelf. It can be a night of family fun imagining chasing after the Ark! Read more on MW's game site: allaboutfunandgames.com/the-1981-raiders-of-the-lost-ark-board-game-by-kenner
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