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
Place of Creation
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
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