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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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Vintage 1974 Ideal Tip-It Balancing Game – The wackiest…

Jon Nix — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:05:28 +0000

The wackiest balancing game ever...! That's the claim of Ideal for "Tip-It" and who are we to disagree. It's certainly a lot of fun. The aim of this 1974 game is for each player in turn to try to remove a coloured disc from one of the pegs on the tripod using the "fork" without disturbing the balancing acrobat figure at the top of the pole. It's that simple. But it's also difficult... and entertaining. The merest nudge of the tripod sends the acrobat perilously towards oblivion, it's so finely balanced.

In complete order and working condition. The outer box has some wear and slight damage to the corners, some deformation, and a small puncture on the lid, but it's in reasonable condition overall given its age. The instructions are printed on the inside of the lid.

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Late 1970s-Early 1980s Tomy Water Wizard Game (aka Whoosher) – Robot

Jon Nix — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:34:20 +0000

If you're of a certain age, you'll certainly remember these water-powered dexterity games made by Tomy. Dating from the late 1970s and early 1980s, this one is the "Robot". Once filled with water, the aim of this "wizard water game" is to guide the pieces of the robot using the power of the water "whoosher" onto the structure inside the tank. It's simple enough to describe, but it takes a lot of skill and is rather tricky to do... the box promises "hours of fun".

In good condition with some superfical wear from use. The game comes complete with the original rubber seal (which attaches handily to the underside) and has no chips, cracks or anything else that would present a problem given that the game tank should stay filled with water! The box is a little bit battered, but it's nice to have it nonetheless.

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Original 1980s Tomy Kongman Game Boxed/Complete

Jon Nix — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:42:41 +0000

It's a game of high skill and daring. The perilous path to Kongman's kingdom isn't easy. The "No-Go" bridge, the magnetic crane, the captive balloon and the incredible magic wall have to be conquered. Have you got what it takes to reach the top?

A dexterity game by Tomy dating from 1982, Kongman is similar to the more commonly available Screwball Scramble but it isbattery operated and is based on a vertical board with various obstacles to navigate with the ball bearing around. A timer can be used to add additional excitement to the game or it can be run in a free mode without time limit. The obstacles are numbered with score points, and the player reaching the highest score with the metal ball within the given time wins.

This one is in fully working condition - it has been thoroughly tested! ;) - and unlike many it includes the spinning Kongman card section and holder from the top of the board. The card is slightly worn but is in better condition than most. This is the first edition of the game and it comes with one ball bearing for game play. The outer box has some wear and tear but is generally good. The plastics of the game are all present and correct and the battery compartment is clean and corrosion-free. For a toy which is nearly 40 years old potentially, it's all in good shape.

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1940s Clown Face Dexterity Puzzle

Jon Nix — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 09:28:39 +0000

A very amusing and unusual toy! No more than 4.5 cm (1¾in) in diameter, this little tin toy contains three tiny lead balls to get into the two eye sockets of the clown face (it's very much weighted in your favour!).

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