Expert: Mickey Hollander - 8/9/2003

Question
Mickey,
I am looking for a board game I played as a kid called "Meal born." It was played with cards that said gas, flat tire, go, accident,etc. I believe it was a French game. I think its spelled Mileborne but I pronounced it like the word in quotes. If you could help me find out where to get it I would really appreciate it. Thankyou Debbie French


Answer
Debbie,
Of Course i can help you!!  That is one of my favorites still played today!   It is called Mille Bornes and retails today for about $13 to $18 dollars.  You can find a new version on amazon.com or find an older edition on ebay.  I have also seen it at Toys R US.   Either way, depending on where you are in the US if you are comfortable ordering over the internet I would say go ahead and do it!  May I suggest you consider the american game called "Touring".  It is out of print but i have seen it offered on Ebay.  It is almsot exactly like Mille Bornes BUT with two additional cards...a mileage card and another that allows you to take an opponents mileage card...either way....ENJOY and if your ever around MN stop by for a round of Mille Bornes!!