Yachting Great Lakes Vintage Game Tin

Step back in time and enjoy the original Games of America...

This game is a reproduction of a game originally produced by McLoughlin in the late 1800's. The original box cover is reproduced on the cover of the tin box that holds the game. Be the first to travel around the Great Lakes in a yachting race. An eight-sided compass die determines the direction of travel while a six-sided die determines how many spaces one can go in that direction. If a player cannot move in the direction rolled, the ship is not moved for that turn. A player may also refuse to move when it wouldn't be to their advantage, or move a smaller distance when there aren't enough spaces available. The six-sided die is numbered 2 through 5, and has a lighthouse where the "1" would go. When the lighthouse is rolled, the direction die is ignored, and the six-sided die is rolled again. This player may move the number of spaces rolled in any direction, and may change direction as often as they please. If the lighthouse is rerolled, it is counted as a 1.

With guidance from the New York Historical Society, the Association of Game and Puzzle Collectors and Playthings Past, Channel Craft has faithfully recreated the most intriguing pastime of that age and developed a Travel Game that will captivate the whole family for another hundred years to come. 

Game Details:

• Recommended Ages: 6 to 99
• Number of Players: 2 players
• Time to Play: 10-20 minutes
• Box Dimensions: 5" x 3-1/2" x 1-3/4"

Includes:

• Instructions
• 2 Wooden Yacht Pegs
• 1 Compass Die
• 1 Lighthouse Die
• Great Lakes Sailing Platform
• History information sheet

Item Condition:

• This item is brand new and is in perfect condition. It is factory sealed. 

WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Why We Love It

This game is a fun game for children! We love that it is a reproduction of a vintage game - a nice way for children to take a break from electronic games and enjoy an old classic!