Game, Task Force, circa 1951

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Artifact Overview

Guy W. Vitale, a World War II U. S. Navy veteran, patented this game in 1951. Players move ships across the board to their home ports. Along the way, players attack and try to destroy the enemy's (the opposing player's) fleet. The game was produced by a little-known game company in Albion, Michigan.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Gameboard (Board game element)

Date Made

circa 1951

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.130.15

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard

Technique

Lithography

Dimensions

Width: 12.125 in
Length: 21 in

Inscriptions

on box top, and on back of board: TASK FORCE
Game, Task Force, circa 1951