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Ludo

Board Game
1950s (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design: printed card playing surface, folded
No. of squares: 92
Squares illustrated: none
Square numbering: none
Squares titled: some
Subject of starting square: marked
Subject of ending square: marked

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleLudo (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed card
Brief description
Printed card game of Ludo made in England by Berwick in the 1950s
Physical description
Design: printed card playing surface, folded
No. of squares: 92
Squares illustrated: none
Square numbering: none
Squares titled: some
Subject of starting square: marked
Subject of ending square: marked
Dimensions
  • Width: 14.25in
  • Height: 14.25in
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Mrs Wright
Object history
The board shows the shape that is widely accepted today of a square cross with squares in each corner
Historical context
Rewards: extra turns
Forfeits: missed turns
No. of Players: 4
Equipment required: markers, dice

Rules placement: instruction sheet
Collection
Accession number
MISC.800-1986

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Record createdMarch 4, 2000
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