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Darkies in the Melon Patch
Early Americana Snakes and Ladders style game depicting misrepresented stereotypical images of Blacks in the 30's. Reach the end space first by rolling a die and avoiding pitfall spaces.
What is Darkies in the Melon Patch
Early Americana Snakes and Ladders style game depicting misrepresented stereotypical images of Blacks in the 30's. Reach the end space first by rolling a die and avoiding pitfall spaces.
There is evidence that this game is not an authentic piece of Black Americana, but instead a counterfeit facsimile. Please see the evidence in this thread: Darkies in the Melon Patch: Disquieting and Inconvenient
Game details
- Players
- 2–4
- Age
- +12
- Duration
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Light
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 2005
- Mechanics
- Dice Rolling
- Categories
- Racing
- Designer
- (Uncredited)
- Publisher
- The Hudson Brothers Publishing Company
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How many players is Darkies in the Melon Patch for?
Darkies in the Melon Patch plays with 2–4 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 30 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 12.
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