The game of the Goose, vintage boardgame

The Game of the Goose

"Reproducton of the original game from 1910. This reproduction is dated 1977".

• The Game of the goose is a classic boardgame.

The Game of the Goose or Goose game is a board game with uncertain origins.

The board consists of a track with consecutively numbered spaces (usually 63), and is often arranged in a spiral with the starting point at the outside. Each player's piece is moved according to throws of one or two dice. Scattered throughout the board are a number of spaces on which a goose is depicted; landing on a goose allows the player to move again by the same distance. Additional shortcuts, such as spaces marked with a bridge, move the player to some other specified position. There are also a few penalty spaces which force the player to move backwards or lose one or more turns, the most recognizable being the one marked with a skull and symbolizing death; landing on this space results in the player being sent back to start. On Spanish boards the reverse is usually a parchís board. (wikipedia)

• Box measures: 40,5 / 27,5 / 4 cm.
• Game board when unfolded: 78,5 / 52,5 cm.

Game itself is in a lovely vintage condition.