An old party game called Riddles – New Edition , consisting of a set of printed cards, each containing a riddle, logic puzzle, or small problem to solve. Intended to liven up conversations and family gatherings, this type of brain teaser was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Players draw a card and must propose the solution to the riddle, stimulating observation, logic, and quick thinking. The original instructions explain how to play and use the cards to organize the turns among the players.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 10 × 6.5cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, instruction manual with an old tear repaired with adhesive tape ✦ Contents: 42 riddle cards and original instructions (no box)
An old-fashioned brain teaser typical of Belle Époque parlor entertainment, appreciated for its puzzles and typographic charm.
