A board game with the charm of a bygone era, "The Scissors Game" invites young and old alike to a round of laughter and surprises. Each player takes on the role of a randomly chosen tailor, who must secretly guess their card without seeing it. The cards, printed on pink paper typical of the period, are illustrated with animal scenes or depictions of trades and accompanied by amusing onomatopoeia such as "KO KORIKO!" or "GROIN GROIN!" The set includes all the cards, the original rules, and a cardboard box illustrated with chromolithographs, bearing the inscription " New Board Game – MD Publisher, Paris ".
✦ Origin: France, MD Paris ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 11×8×2 cm ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition for its age – Sturdy box with minor signs of wear ✦ Contents: Complete with box, printed cards and game rules
A fine example of an educational and entertaining game from the Belle Époque – ideal for collectors of antique games or enthusiasts of popular imagery.
