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Spear’s Games “The Merry Game of Floundering” (1950s)

Jon Nix — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:40:51 +0000

The vintage game of Floundering by Spears, this edition dating from the 1950s, is a dice-based game where players "catch" or "poach" pieces in order to form fish shapes -- flounders, naturally. This one is complete with all pieces (to make 12 fish in total), 2 dice and instructions printed on the underside of the lid. The game does not include the original dice roller / beaker, but that's not too major a loss. The playing pieces are in good condition considering their age and use, as is the box which has some slight wear to the edges and some ink on one side to the word "Floundering" (see photos).

It's good vintage fun, and we're not just angling for a sale when we say that.

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Vintage Travel Scrabble by Spear’s Games (1958)

Jon Nix — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:20:00 +0000

The classic word game in a classic travel edition from 1958, by Spear's. In good condition and complete - including original blue bag for the scrabble letters (usefully labelled as "Bag For Scrabble Letters"!) - the only minor blemishes being a drink stain (pictured) on the outer box and some scuffing and a small dent to the interior plastic housing which is reflected in our price.

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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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1978 Spear’s Centenary Scrabble Presentation Edition

Jon Nix — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:32:21 +0000

Produced to mark the centenary of J. W. Spear & Sons, this 1978 "Presentation Edition" of their ever-popular Scrabble word game is certainly one for the collector or completist. The presentation edition features the original style wooden letter tiles, special red leather effect box and matching playing board, black durable letter bag and black tile racks. It certainly feels a little special when compared to the standard version, although we can't guarantee that this will lift your playing level!

This one is complete and in excellent condition, with only minor signs of use throughout. The very worst of this wear and tear is some "creasing" wear in the fold of the board (photographed) and some "denting" to the box lid where it has been pressed down and met the bag of tiles underneath, but it is barely noticeable and rather difficult to photograph (sorry!).

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Spear’s Games “The Merry Game of Floundering” (1950s)

Jon Nix — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:54:13 +0000

The vintage game of Floundering by Spears, this edition dating from the 1950s, is a dice-based game where players "catch" or "poach" pieces in order to form fish -- flounders, naturally. This one is complete with the pieces (to make 12 fish in total), 2 dice and a beaker and instructions printed on the underside of the lid. The box is in fair condition with some rubbing to the edges and some writing on the underneath of tray.

Looks like good vintage fun to us, and we're not just angling for a sale when we say that.

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Vintage Spear’s HEX game

Jon Nix — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 20:45:35 +0000

This HEX board game was made in the 1960s by J.W. Spear & Sons Ltd, England. It definitely has the look and feel of the era! The aim is to complete flowers by matching the coloured shapes and building up patterns. The rules are printed on the inside lid of the box - which is in extremely good condition - and there is a score board on the inside of the box, with numbered holes and plastic pegs. It's all complete (80 coloured "pieces" and 12 player counters) and ready for a really radical retro games night!

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Spear’s Multipuzzle Game, 1960s

Jon Nix — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:47:32 +0000

Dating from the 1960s, this Spear's Multipuzzle game is complete with instructions and box and is billed as "48 Fascinating Puzzles Rolled Into 1". Think 1960s aesthetic. Think durable plastic pieces. And then think of Tetris, and you'll be halfway there. A nice little piece of board game history with the added bonus of being eminently playable!

Condition very good. Slight tear on box lid from pricing label.

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