7 Vintage Americana Games to Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
Remember when there was nothing more exciting than a new board game? Gathering friends and family with a deck of cards or around game boards to play a strategic game is quite different than gathering around a computer screen and playing against a virtual opponent. These Americana finds will certainly bring you back to a simpler time.
Whether it’s ring toss, or a simple game of checkers, some of the best childhood memories are during game night. See below for some of our favorites:
19th Century Handmade Painted Checkerboard
Handmade Painted Checkerboard, Mid-late 19th century. Estimate: $250-$500
Parcheesi Game Board, 1900
Parcheesi Game Board, 1900, made of Wood. Sold for $1,200
How to Fly Training Cockpit Pre-Flight Course Game
How to Fly Cockpit Pre-Flight Training Course Game, by maker: Einson-Freeman Co., Inc., 1942. Sold for $120
Spirit of St. Louis Transcontinental Spinner Game
Spirit of St. Louis Transcontinental Spinner Game, 1925. Estimate: $150 – $300
Beanbag Toss Wood Game Board
Wood beanbag game, 1930-1940’s, original paint. Sold for $80
Peg Game Board from 1930
Homemade Peg Game Board, 1930. Sold for $160
Ring Toss Board
Homemade Ring Toss Game Board, early 20th century. Sold for $65
Are these bringing back fond memories? Find more Americana gems in this week’s specially curated Americana sale on Jasper52.
