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monopoly1/5/2010
  Q: once you own all three properties of the same color can you buy three houses at once or do you have ...
  A: There has been clarification to this in the rules of newer games or you can refer to instructions on ...
20 questions game11/27/2009
  Q: do you still have a copy of the instructions for the boardgame 20 questions (as per your response at ...
  A: 20 Questions GameTM Instructions Contents  20 Questions® Game Cards (For 20 Questions- 378 ...
Monopoly Building Evenly?11/2/2009
  Q: I have a question about building "evenly". You must build evenly, i.e., you cannot erect more than ...
  A: Shayne, You can buy one house all the way through as long as if you are buying an additional house ...
Regarding Seegah or Sigah8/26/2009
  Q: Heyo, I am looking for the game or instructions to a game that was produced in the late 70's or ...
  A: Hey Jessie! Well, I believe the game you seek is called "Seejeh" (you were so close!). I was able ...
Need game instructions for 'Pysche out'3/19/2009
  Q: I bought this game from an op shop today, and it doesnt have the instructions. Its called 'psyche ...
  A: I have these instructions but am on holiday until April 1st. If you can wait, please email me at: ...
What is the name of the game similar to Battlestar Galactica?2/23/2009
  Q: I recently played the new Battlestar Galactica board game. Each player gets a character token that ...
  A: Greetings Maria, A similar game to Battlestar Gallactica is Twilight Imperium and/or Cosmic ...
what are these two games?1/27/2009
  Q: the object was to get a golden snake from the centre avoiding the pits that would turn throughout ...
  A: I believe I know the first game you mention but at this time I cannot come up with the name either. ...
Trying to figure out the name1/2/2009
  Q: I played a games with friends back in the 80's and all I can remember is that it had big picture ...
  A: Greetings and Happy New Year Sal! Makin me work so early in the new year...I love ya! And.....as ...
seeking rules and name of popular middle east board game12/29/2008
  Q: just stumbled on your offer re information. There is a game well known in middle eastern countries ...
  A: Happy New Year Judy! Well...hmmmm...Chess-liek you say? Hmmmmm.....hmmmmm.... Oh alright, I ...
mah jong12/14/2008
  Q: hy, ive never played mah jong (real, Chinese, 4 player, mah jong) and im looking for a set. It ...
  A: Greetings CLC, I suggest going to Ebay and simply search for Mah Jong. I did a couple searches and ...
Vintage football game12/4/2008
  Q: I'm looking for the name/manufacturer of a a game that as a kid we used to play. It was a football ...
  A: Greetings, I think the football game you seek is called ABC Monday Night Football. The link is: ...
twenty questions game11/30/2008
  Q: I see in the past you had rules and instructions to the twenty questions board game from 1988. Can ...
  A: Here are the rules to 20 Questions. Contents 20 Questions® Game Cards (For 20 Questions- 378 ...
Boxers or Briefs11/24/2008
  Q: I am trying to locate the game Boxers or Briefs. I have did a search on-line without any luck. ...
  A: Greetings Boxer or Briefs, I suggest you try this link: ...
Old Football Game11/17/2008
  Q: My dad and I played a board game that was a football game. The game board itself was about 8 inches ...
  A: Greetings once again, Oooops....here is the link I mentioned. ...
board game availability11/13/2008
  Q: I am 37, and I played a game called Matchgame,(I think that is the name.) when I was about seven, ...
  A: Greetings! I believe the game you played was called Match II. A link to it can be found here: ...
1940's or 50's submarine vs. battleship/destroyers board game10/29/2008
  Q: What is the name of this game and what company produced it? I played it as a child in the 1950's, in ...
  A: Greetings Dave, I've done a bit more searching in regards to this game. Is this link of any help? ...
old board game6/4/2004
  Q: In the 70's I used to play an educational game with my Dad. I think it was called Sentence ...
  A: Liz, Well, I searched my stacks....and nothing comes up where I find games with tiles and ...
Twenty Questions5/30/2004
  Q: I am looking for the game instructions for a game called Twenty Questions from University Games ...
  A: Debbie, Your question about 20 Questions is still pending. I can only assume my original email to ...
Cannot find old game - Rendezvous5/20/2004
  Q: I am sorry for the confusion but I need to know if the game that might be called Rendezvous is ...
  A: Wayne, Sorry to be so confusing but I no longer have your original question or description of the ...
Spec3/7/2004
  Q: My parents recently purchased a board game called 'Spec' produced in 1987 by a company called ...
  A: Wow....fantastic question! So far I have yet too find any information on this. i am consulting ...
VOX POP2/29/2004
  Q: I HAVE AN OLD GAME HERE THAT I WAS WONDERING THE VALUE OF (IF ANY). IT'S CALLED "VOX POP". THE BOX ...
  A: Greetings Ron, Sorry to delay on this question but it is a real stumper! I need to refer to a ...
Quick Question1/22/2004
  Q: I was at a get together the other day and I noticed a couple of people playing a very unusal game.I ...
  A: Well, that would be a game called Mancala. You can find many many versions of the 2-player game at ...
Need some help remembering the name of a game...1/19/2004
  Q: I need some help finding an old game. I'm looking for a board game I played during the late 80s or ...
  A: Well, from your description I am betting it's Gammarauders, and here is a link to look at it and ...
Instructions for playing The HoneyMooners Board Game12/20/2003
  Q: I have the Honeymooners Game(board game) from TSR,Inc. I am missing the playing instructions. Where ...
  A: The Honeymooners Game lists the components on the back side: 6 Ralph playing pieces 2 dice 2 decks ...
board game from the 70's8/17/2003
  Q: By any chance do you know the game, Lucky Break? It was manufactured by Gabriel in the 1970's. The ...
  A: Unfortunately, I cannot just pull this off the game shelf and help you out however, I can advise you ...
Board Games8/9/2003
  Q: Mickey, I am looking for a board game I played as a kid called "Meal born." It was played with cards ...
  A: Debbie, Of Course i can help you!! That is one of my favorites still played today! It is called ...
internet games8/8/2003
  Q: I am trying toi find a place to buy either checkers, chess or dominoes that i can play over the ...
  A: Greetings George! I apologize but I am trying to discern exactly what you are asking. I will try to ...

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I can assist with answering "what is the name of...?" or locating instructions or playing pieces for most board games (not video games). This can be a frustrating search for people, let me assist you. I thoroughly enjoy researching this stuff!

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I have over 1000 board games and have been collecting and playing them since a very young age.

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