Apollo: A Voyage to the Moon Game, 1969-1975

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Artifact Overview

On July 20, 1969, American astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin, became the first to land on the moon. Players of this moon landing-inspired board game could participate in the extraordinary space adventure of these Apollo 11 astronauts. The object of the game was to be the first to "land" on the moon, collect moon rocks, and return safely to earth.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Board game (Game set)

Date Made

1969-1975

Creators

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

95.80.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Wood (Plant Material)

Color

Blue
Red
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.375 in
Width: 18.25 in
Length: 9.25 in

Inscriptions

Printed on box lid: APOLLO A VOYAGE TO THE MOON / AN AWARENESS GAME OF KNOWLEDGE AND CHANCE
Apollo: A Voyage to the Moon Game, 1969-1975