A Cycle Game
Board Game
ca. 1900 (published)
ca. 1900 (published)
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This game is played in a similar way to Snakes and Ladders, but the directions are actually printed on the playing surface in the illustrated circles and squares. There are 100 playing spaces altogether and 21 of these are illustrated. The design takes the form of a cycle race. Unlike the usual form of Snakes and Ladders, the start of play is at the top left-hand corner of the game, and the end is at the bottom right.
Object details
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| Title | A Cycle Game (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Chromolithograph, mounted on card |
| Brief description | Board race game, A Cycle Game, published in England in about 1900 |
| Physical description | Design: chromolithograph mounted on card and backed with dark red paper; folded in half No. of squares: 100 Squares illustrated: 21 (see note) Square numbering: all Squares titled: 21 Subject of starting square: ? Subject of ending square: ? |
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| Object history | There are 10 circular pictures and 11 square ones and each of them has directions for play, ie forfeits and rewards. The print and design looks as if it may have been a Globe Series rather than a Chad Valley game |
| Historical context | Rewards: divided between the 21 illustrated squares with the forfeits Forfeits: see above No. of Players: any Equipment required: markers for each player dice Rules: The game is similar to Snakes and Ladders but the directions are actually printed on the surface in the illustrated circles and squares. Rules placement: on playing surface |
| Production | Globe Series possibly |
| Summary | This game is played in a similar way to Snakes and Ladders, but the directions are actually printed on the playing surface in the illustrated circles and squares. There are 100 playing spaces altogether and 21 of these are illustrated. The design takes the form of a cycle race. Unlike the usual form of Snakes and Ladders, the start of play is at the top left-hand corner of the game, and the end is at the bottom right. |
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| Accession number | MISC.422-1981 |
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| Record created | March 4, 2000 |
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