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Vintage 1970s “Incllination” marble balance game by Wiggins Teape

Jon Nix — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:48:34 +0000

Inclination is a mixed game of chance and skill involving marbles and a tilting board which tests player's sense of balance. Made by Wiggins Teape and dating from the 1970s, the game is played by 2-4 players. There are game variations as detailed in the instructions on the underside of the box, but the goal of the game is to get your marbles from the centre of the board to their "home". This one is complete with all marbles (four in each of four colours), dice and the game board (which is in good condition). The box is in good condition but shows some signs of storage wear, particularly the underside which has "sunk" down and some denting to the side panels.

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Lakeside Action Games Demolition Derby Game 1977

Jon Nix — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:07:39 +0000

A very addictive and fun game of dexterity and calm headedness against the pressure of time. Based on a demolition derby, the idea of the game is to guide your car into the "target" cars within the arena by tilting it, whilst the timer is running. The target cars are held in place in slots with rubber bands and when hit "pop" up and sometimes out of the arena. The timer activates a gate in the arena - if you don't make it back "home" before the gate closes then you're out and your score is annulled. It's a lot of fun! There are two game variations to try out, as detailed in the instructions.

The game is complete with all pieces and instructions and is fully working. There are no chips or cracks to the plastics. The original rubber bands have long since perished but suitable replacements are provided.

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Vintage 1960s Ludo set designed and produced by Rumbold Gallery

Jon Nix — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:20:06 +0000

Almost more a decorative item than a board game, this is a strikingly designed "Ludo" set produced by Rumbold Gallery and sold during the late 1960s. It's quite unlike most other Ludo games, featuring as it does a white plastic (perspex or similar) board which sits up above the surface, aluminium playing pieces, and a minimalist black and white aesthetic throughout. It's Ludo, most certainly, but an adult version with "mod" sensibilities. It's as if Mary Quant had designed it, in many ways.

The set is in good condition with only very minimal signs of any use, whilst the outer box does have more significant signs of age and storage wear and tear. The board measures approximately 30cm square with a height of 5cm (12 in. and 2 in. respectively) and the playing pieces measure approximately 1.5cm (5/8 in.) square. A pair of original (somewhat discoloured|) playing dice are included.

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Rare Minotaur Games “Quartermaster” (1983)

Jon Nix — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:06:27 +0000

A rare strategy board game from the little-known manufacturer, Minotaur Games, which dates from 1983 and involves colour and shape-matching of flags placed down by the players. Appears to be complete, although the box shows some wear and tear.

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Ravensburger “Bike About” board game, 1983

Jon Nix — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:04:32 +0000

"An adventurous Game of touring in the country and by the sea".

Another one for the category of "board games you've probably not heard of", "Bike About" - which was made by Ravensburger and dates from 1983 - is rather cute and interesting. It features a colourful board and is complete, with two bicycle playing pieces, and a deck of 33 destination cards. The idea of the game is to try to get a bicycle to your destinations on the board before your competition gets it to theirs by diverting the route of it by turns. There's a bit of luck but also a bit of strategy involved, and we at AiP HQ have had an entertaining few games of it ;)

The outer box has some wear and tear but the game itself is in very good condition.

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Spear’s “Stranded” Board Game, 1981

Jon Nix — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:54:38 +0000

The Spear's Games board game that you probably don't remember or have ever heard of! In fact, we'd never heard of it either, until now. It's a strategy game, dating from 1981 and featuring a board, dividing links and player pieces, the aim of which is tomove along and remove links whilst staying unconnected to your competitor.

The box shows signs of wear and tear, but the game is complete and otherwise in good condition. Your chance to play the game that no-one is talking about and probably never talked about! ;)

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