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Sorry!

Sorry Board Game
1970s (Manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The board game 'Sorry!' has been sold in the United Kingdom since 1934, becoming an extremely popular game. The main aim of the game is to progress around the board as quickly as possible. Players can negate other players, giving the game its apologetic title.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 9 parts.

  • Board Game Box Lid
  • Board Game Box Insert
  • Board Game Box Base
  • Board Game Box Insert
  • Board Game Instruction Leaflet
  • Board Game Instruction Leaflet
  • Board Game Board
  • Board Game Cards
  • Board Game Pieces
TitleSorry! (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Board Game 'Sorry!', made by Waddingtons in England in the 1970s
Credit line
Given by Joanna Bolitho
Object history
'Sorry!' was first a registered Trademark in 1929, and it was first sold in the UK by Waddingtons in 1934.
Summary
The board game 'Sorry!' has been sold in the United Kingdom since 1934, becoming an extremely popular game. The main aim of the game is to progress around the board as quickly as possible. Players can negate other players, giving the game its apologetic title.
Collection
Accession number
B.391:1 to 9-2012

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Record createdApril 25, 2013
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