Not currently on display at the V&A

check lines

Board Game
about 1970 t (published)
Place of origin

Design: playing board of black plastic criss crossed with raised lines painted gold and marked with 11 holes into which the men can be placed
No. of squares: n/a
Squares illustrated: n/a
Square numbering: n/a
Squares titled: n/a
Subject of starting square: n/a
Subject of ending square: n/a


Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • check lines (manufacturer's title)
  • a game for two players, ages 6 to adult (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Plastic board game, Check Lines, mastermind, made in England by Tri-ang in about 1970
Physical description
Design: playing board of black plastic criss crossed with raised lines painted gold and marked with 11 holes into which the men can be placed
No. of squares: n/a
Squares illustrated: n/a
Square numbering: n/a
Squares titled: n/a
Subject of starting square: n/a
Subject of ending square: n/a
DimensionsSize: 6in x 4in x 1in
Object history
Minimodels and Tri-ang Games were originally part of Lines Bros. and the game is pre-1971



CGG-Games & Puzzles, 1991
Historical context
Rewards: n/a
Forfeits: n/a
No. of Players: 2
Equipment required: 5 white plastic lion heads
5 red plastic unicorn heads

Rules:
The aim of the game is to complete 2 straight lines using the 5 men of one type and stopping one's opponent from doing the same.

Rules placement: ?
Production
minimodels, tri-ang game
Collection
Accession number
MISC.123-1980

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Record createdMarch 4, 2000
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