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looking for the name of an old board game1/19/2012Dante
  Q: My dad used to have a game that I played once or twice but unfortunately it was lost over the years. ...
  A: Wow, you sent quite a challenge here. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find anything about the game ...
Electronic Monopoly12/19/2011Don
  Q: Where can I find dice for Monopoly electronic?
  A: I believe this game normally uses the blue translucent standard dice which can be found in local ...
Wooden-Stead 197412/18/2011Dante
  Q: I found a pegboard basketball game in a thrift store and am wondering how rare this might be and if ...
  A: Hey Jeff, Sorry for the delay... holidays always get crazy :). I did some research, and I can't ...
1970's spinning football game12/17/2011Darwin
  Q: I am looking for the name of a college football game that had a board for the field and a long about ...
  A: This is definitely a tough search. I did do some searching and found some that have dial and such. ...
need some differentiation12/11/2011Richard Q Davis
  Q: After many researches I found that list of games , I want to aid me in differentiate between them , ...
  A: Sounds like you are looking to find out more about quite a few games. I recommend you spend some ...
need some differentiation12/11/2011Dante
  Q: After many researches I found that list of games , I want to aid me in differentiate between them , ...
  A: I'm not familiar with each of these games, but you can find more information at ...
need some differentiation12/11/2011Don
  Q: After many researches I found that list of games , I want to aid me in differentiate between them , ...
  A: I appreciate your great interest in board games. As much as I would enjoy providing you with ...
Maths12/7/2011Darwin
  Q: I'm looking for a 20 sided shape and its very easy to guess so please have a go
  A: There are 20-sided dice available at most local game stores. There is also a program online for ...
song burst 50/60 edition12/3/2011Richard Q Davis
  Q: Richard, i would be grateful if you could e mail me the rules to this game if at all possible thank ...
  A: You can go here and get the rules if you want to pay $4: ...
Football board game question11/29/2011Don
  Q: First, thanks for even taking the time to read my question. I am desperate--lol. Anyway, here is ...
  A: What an interesting tidbit of information. I am always learning something new and will have to ...
Football board game question11/29/2011Don
  Q: First, thanks for even taking the time to read my question. I am desperate--lol. Anyway, here is ...
  A: Most football games in the 60s and 70s have smaller cards than the ones you describe, have circular ...
football game11/25/2011Don
  Q: I have been looking for a game called..."Quarterback Football"...I'm not sure, but I think it was ...
  A: I am not familiar with a game by the name of Quarterback Football that plays as you describe, ...
creative game - special11/19/2011Don
  Q: I want a game develop my creation abilities , I m writing stories , acting , do voice over , do ...
  A: You are truly the Renaissance Man of the Arts for Egypt. I wish you could find all of your desires ...
board game question11/16/2011Richard Q Davis
  Q: I m asking about a board game gather between imgaination , joy and intelligence , please let me know ...
  A: Ahmed, I chose Forbidden Island because it is easily learned, has a cooperative nature to it, isn't ...
Board game question11/11/2011Richard Q Davis
  Q: I have recently purchased a board game called " THE GOLDEN CITY " I have no idea how to play. If you ...
  A: I found a video on youtube.com that explains how to play it... ...
board game question11/9/2011Richard Q Davis
  Q: I m asking about a board game gather between imgaination , joy and intelligence , please let me know ...
  A: Ahmed, You are looking for a game that combines imagination, joy and intelligence? I think that is ...
Smoke Showing.10/17/2011Dante
  Q: It is a game about fire fighting made by professional fire equipment inc out of Modesto CA. My ...
  A: Hey Zach, I've been doing some research, and I literally can't find anything about the game. My ...
board game question10/15/2011Richard Q Davis
  Q: I m asking about a board game gather between imgaination , joy and intelligence , please let me know ...
  A: You are looking for a game that combines imagination, joy and intelligence? I think that is a great ...
board game question10/15/2011Darwin
  Q: I m asking about a board game gather between imgaination , joy and intelligence , please let me know ...
  A: I am a little confused with the first part of your question and maybe with some clarification I will ...
board game question10/15/2011Dante
  Q: I m asking about a board game gather between imgaination , joy and intelligence , please let me know ...
  A: You're asking a pretty broad question, but I'll see what I can do with it. Obviously, if you could ...
board game question10/15/2011Don
  Q: I m asking about a board game gather between imgaination , joy and intelligence , please let me know ...
  A: Since there are literally thousands of games to choose from, I wish I could talk on the phone with ...
Smoke Showing.10/12/2011Dante
  Q: It is a game about fire fighting made by professional fire equipment inc out of Modesto CA. My ...
  A: Hey Zach, Sorry about the delay, I've been sick all week, and I'm working on getting caught up :). ...
Fortune Game- Monopoly10/1/2011Richard Q Davis
  Q: Where can I find information on the value of the game Fortune ("The Game of Trading and ...
  A: Tough question! If you have the original version, it could be quite valuable. Here is an ...
troque9/12/2011Darwin
  Q: Greetings, I am looking for an original wooden troque game (1950's). It seems fairly easy to find ...
  A: I tried to find some of these games at some of the wooden dealers I've seen on the net and no one ...
Rules7/16/2011Darwin
  Q: I love games from the 40's thru 60's but the rules are often lost. Right now I'm searching for the ...
  A: It can be very frustrating finding these old rules. I got so frustrated in the mid-90's trying to ...
Crosswords game by J.R.S. Games, Inc. 19877/1/2011Dante
  Q: I bought the game Crosswords and there are no instructions with it. Can you help me?
  A: Well, you found an impressively challenging question for me. So, here's what I've got. I can't find ...
Scrabble6/3/2011Dante
  Q: A Scrabble endgame question for you: Player 1 has used her remaining tiles but Player 2 can still ...
  A: I checked the FAQ located here: http://www.hasbro.com/scrabble/en_US/faqGameplay.cfm According to ...
Scrabble6/3/2011Don
  Q: A Scrabble endgame question for you: Player 1 has used her remaining tiles but Player 2 can still ...
  A: I was asked this question when I first began as a volunteer for AllExperts. My interpretation is ...
CARD board game5/25/2011Don
  Q: I'm trying to find out the name of a card game I played in 1970's with my family. The game included ...
  A: You are describing a game called Michigan Rummy by Transogram. If you wish to see a picture of this ...
old football board game5/16/2011Darwin
  Q: My father and I use to play this football game that had you make your plays by spinning these ...
  A: In the 60's & 70's there were many different football games that involved spinners. I may need some ...
70's board game5/8/2011Don
  Q: I'm trying to find out the name of a board game I played in 1979 with 4-5 other adults. The game ...
  A: I have not seen one for some time other than on ebay at times. Email us at Don's Game Closet: ...
70's board game5/6/2011Don
  Q: I'm trying to find out the name of a board game I played in 1979 with 4-5 other adults. The game ...
  A: The title of the game is 1978 Great Moves game by Hasbro. If you desire to see a picture of this ...
Jack Be Nimble?5/3/2011Don
  Q: I remember having a game when I was young that was a candlestick in sections that you stacked up and ...
  A: The name of the game you are looking for is called 1974 Jack Be Nimble game by Schaper. We are ...
Most Valuable Game4/28/2011Dante
  Q: What do you consider your most valuable game in your collection and which three games would you ...
  A: Most valuable can be read a couple different ways... I own Advanced Civilization, which has a value ...
The Kennedys board game4/22/2011Don
  Q: I have one of these board games number 3879 however I don't have any directions. can you get me a ...
  A: Update: Hi Rick, I am just letting you know that I have been unable to find a copy of the rules for ...
card game rules4/17/2011Darwin
  Q: I have a card game called space Race (1969) but don't have the rules. It's by Edu-Cards. The cards ...
  A: In our database we had the rules for the 1952 edition. And after a bit of research I found the two ...
long-ago football board game4/5/2011Don
  Q: I recall a non-electric football board game my brother and I used to play more than 50 years ago. I ...
  A: I have been recently working on other football game searches as well, which made this search much ...
Looking for an old football board game4/4/2011Don
  Q: When I was a boy we had an football board game which I'm looking for. It consisted of a cardboard ...
  A: including a football and a couple of figures. Previously you mentioned a cardboard field with ...
1972 abc monday night football game4/2/2011Don
  Q: how much is it worth? it has roger stauback on front cover,all pieces and cards,with instuctions. ...
  A: Without seeing pictures of your game it is very difficult to evaluate its worth. Each person has a ...
Looking for an old football board game3/31/2011Don
  Q: When I was a boy we had an football board game which I'm looking for. It consisted of a cardboard ...
  A: I will wait for you to get more information from your brother, then we can proceed. You might want ...

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I have expertise with answering questions about American board games since 1950. I have a special interest in family games. If I don't know an answer, I can assist with finding helpful resources. I am not an expert with wargame and eurogame questions.

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I have served as a community guest speaker on board game topics. I enjoy researching and discussing various aspects of board games. As a group therapist, I have used board games for therapeutic purposes.

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I have graduate degrees in education and counseling.

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