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December 4, 2024

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December 2024 | Vol. XXIII - No. 238


Vintage Board Games Have Become Highly Sought-After Collectibles, Surpassing The Value Of Your Nikes

By Laura N. Larsson
December 2024

Swift Meats Major League Baseball (1957)
This promotional game, distributed by Swift Meats, is rare due to its limited release. Complete sets in good condition can fetch up to $500.

 

Win-A-Card by Milton Bradley (1969)
Featuring Topps baseball cards from 1968, this game is highly collectible. Complete sets have been valued at around $1,795.

 

The Shadow Game (1940)
Based on the popular radio show, this game is rare and sought after by collectors, with values up to $1,500.

 

The Elvis Presley Game (1957)
Capitalizing on Elvis's fame, this game is a prized collectible, with some editions valued at $1,000.

 

Be-A-Manager (1967)
This baseball management game is rare, with complete sets selling for up to $1,500.

 

007 Underwater Battle (1966)
Based on the James Bond film "Thunderball," this game is valued at around $1,300.

 

Keywood (1995)
As the first part of the KeyFlower series, only 200 copies were released, making it highly valuable at up to $800.

 

Dark Tower (1981)
This electronic game is a collector's item, with complete sets in good condition selling for over $400.

 

Fireball Island (1986)
Known for its 3D board, this game can fetch between $200 and $300.

 

Warhammer Quest (1995)
This dungeon-crawl game is valued by collectors at around $700.

 

These examples illustrate how vintage board games can become valuable collectibles, often exceeding the price of high-end footwear.








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