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Box for Strat-O-Matic Pro Football

Board Games Reviews Sports Strategy

Strat-O-Matic Pro Football Board Game Review and Rules

January 15, 2018January 5, 2018 Eric Mortensen 1 Comment 1968, Hal Richman, Strat-O-Matic Game Company

Strat-O-Matic Pro Football does a great job of simulating football while also showing that simulation board games might not be the best for football.

1968

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Box for 5ive Straight

Abstract Board Games Family Reviews

5ive Straight AKA The Game of 99 Board Game Review and Rules

November 14, 2016November 10, 2016 Eric Mortensen 2 Comments 1968, Ellen Washburne, Jack Montgomery, Norman Washburne, Stillmore Products, Straight Line Products, Winning Moves

While 5ive Straight significantly improves on Tic-Tac-Toe, its’ reliance on card draw luck prevents it from being as good as it could have been.

1968

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Box for Art Linkletter's House Party

Board Games Family Reviews Traditional

Art Linkletter’s House Party Game Review and Rules

September 5, 2016September 5, 2016 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 1968, CBS, Western Publishing Company

Art Linkletter’s House Party may appeal to fans of the show but the board game really shows its’ age.

1968

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Box for Headache Game

Board Games Reviews Roll and Move

Headache Board Game Review and Rules

January 18, 2016January 13, 2016 Eric Mortensen 1 Comment 1968, Frank Kohner, Hasbro, Kohner, Milton Bradley, Paul Kohner

While Headache may be simple to play, its’ reliance on luck may drive you nuts.

1968

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Box for 25 Ghosts Puzzle Game

Puzzled: 25 Ghosts Puzzle Game

June 6, 2015June 3, 2015 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 1968, Lakeside Toys

While 25 Ghosts has a cute theme and some unique looking puzzle pieces, the puzzle is way too easy to be any challenge.

1968

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Box for Executive Mental Block

Puzzled: Executive Mental Block Puzzle (1968)

June 4, 2015June 3, 2015 Eric Mortensen 2 Comments 1968, Benjor

While considerably easier than it looks, Executive Mental Block is still an enjoyable 3d puzzle to put together.