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Mad Magazine Game

Board Game
1979 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

card box, printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and illustrations of the characters; lining printed with instructions and a lining box holding sealed packets of play money, cards and counters
contains a playing surface board, 4 counters, 2 dice, play money and cards


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Box
  • Box
  • Lining
  • Lining
  • Game Board
TitleMad Magazine Game (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
printed card, moulded plastic
Brief description
Boxed board game, Mad Magazine, made in the USA by Parker Bros in 1979
Physical description
card box, printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and illustrations of the characters; lining printed with instructions and a lining box holding sealed packets of play money, cards and counters
contains a playing surface board, 4 counters, 2 dice, play money and cards
Dimensions
  • Length: 18¼in
  • Width: 9¼in
  • Depth: 2¾in
Production typemass produced
Copy number
No.124
Marks and inscriptions
2 to 4 players, ages 8 to adult (box; printed)
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
Part of the Palitoy Archive

*well known satirical magazine, still published, Mad and Boy's Head design are trademarks of and licensed by E C Publications Inc.
Production
Reason For Production: retail
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
B.1222:1 to 5-1999

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Record createdJuly 26, 2000
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