Vintage Papita Game of the Goose Board Game – No. 806 – c. 1975

🪿 Short Description

A classic vintage Game of the Goose by Papita, produced by Nederlandse Spellenfabriek B.V. in Amsterdam around 1975. This colourful edition of the centuries-old board game features a beautifully illustrated playing board, six goose-shaped playing pieces and a distinctive blue box with charming 1970s artwork.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Brand: Papita
• Manufacturer: Nederlandse Spellenfabriek B.V., Amsterdam
• Game: Game of the Goose / Ganzenbord / Gänsespiel / Jeu de l’Oie
• Date: approx. 1975
• Catalogue number: 806
• Number of players: 2–6
• Includes: Game board, 6 coloured goose-shaped playing pieces, 2 dice and game instructions
• Instruction languages: Dutch, German and French

• Condition: Good used vintage condition with normal signs of age and use

🎲 About the Product

The traditional Game of the Goose is one of the best-known classic board games. Players move their goose-shaped pieces according to the roll of the dice along a track consisting of 63 spaces. Along the way, special spaces can either help or hinder their progress.

This Papita edition is particularly appealing for its attractive illustrations. Both the box and the playing board are richly decorated with geese and colourful rural scenes, while the six goose-shaped playing pieces add extra charm to the set.

🏭 Manufacturer & History

Papita was a Dutch games brand under which a variety of traditional family and board games were released. This edition was manufactured by Nederlandse Spellenfabriek B.V. in Amsterdam.

This particular version, bearing catalogue number 806, dates from approximately 1975.

✨ Special Features

• Attractive original 1970s box
• Classic playing board with 63 spaces
• Six coloured goose-shaped playing pieces
• Original multilingual game instructions
• Complete with two dice
• Decorative as a vintage collectible while remaining an enjoyable playable family game

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