Sea Raider Game, 1942-1945
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Parker Brothers' Sea Raider game pits a single raider ship against one to three cruisers. The raider is given a head start to make it safely to his home base. The cruisers must catch up and capture him. The game, made during the height of the Second World War, echoed the real fighting then taking place on the high seas.
Parker Brothers' Sea Raider game pits a single raider ship against one to three cruisers. The raider is given a head start to make it safely to his home base. The cruisers must catch up and capture him. The game, made during the height of the Second World War, echoed the real fighting then taking place on the high seas.
Artifact
Board game (Game set)
Date Made
1942-1945
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
91.87.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Width: 7.75 in
Length: 16 in
Inscriptions
on box top: SEA RAIDER/ AN EXCITING/ NEW GAME/ FOR /YOUNG ADMIRALS
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