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Game of Goose
The Game of Goose is an ancient children's classic, possibly tracing its roots all the way to the Ancient Egyptian game of Mehen which was played in early Old Kingdom times.
What is Game of Goose
The Game of Goose is an ancient children's classic, possibly tracing its roots all the way to the Ancient Egyptian game of Mehen which was played in early Old Kingdom times.
Francesco de Medici in Italy sent a copy of this game to King Felipe II of Spain during the 16th century.
It became one of the most popular games in Europe during that time.
Circa 1600, Benoît Rigaud's heirs printed in Lyon "Le Jeu de l'oye, renouvellé des Grecs, jeu de grand plaisir, comme aujourd'huy princes & grands seigneur" [sic] "le pratiquent" - Le jeu de l'oie, renewed from the Greeks, game of great pleasure, as today princes and great lord [sic] play it -, the oldest French copy known.
Game details
- Players
- 2–6
- Age
- +5
- Duration
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Light
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 1587
- Mechanics
- Dice Rolling · Events · Lose a Turn
- Categories
- Animals · Children's Game · Educational
- Designer
- (Uncredited)
- Publisher
- Cayro, The Games · ABC Nürnberg · Abel Klinger · Brückner Spiele
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Un clasico que nunca defrauda
Very old game with some fun if played with children, a game from my childhood.
2-6 (4 mejor). Juego clásico en el que el movimiento y lo que te suceda lo decide el dado. La ambientación tampoco es buena.
el juego obviamente es mierda, pero eso no quita que de pequeño te diese hype tirar los dados y que cayese en la oca y pudieses decir "de Oca a Oca tiro porque me toca"
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How many players is Game of Goose for?
Game of Goose plays with 2–6 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 20 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 5.
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