Vintage 1967 Creative Playthings Rug Croquet Set – Mid-Century Wooden Game

Vintage 1967 Creative Playthings rug croquet set with colorful wooden mallets and modernist box design—a mid-century classic from Princeton, New Jersey. Step into mid-century playtime with this R606 Rug Croquet Set by Creative Playthings, dated 1967 and made in Princeton, New Jersey. This beautifully designed wooden set features four mallets (in red, yellow, blue, and black), four matching wooden balls, and a complete set of wire arches and wooden bases for setting up a mini croquet course on any carpet or rug. The tall turned dowels appear to function as goal posts or corner markers, allowing you to define course boundaries or start/end points—typical of Creative Playthings’ open-ended, educational design approach. The absence of printed instructions aligns with their mid-century philosophy of self-guided, creative play, encouraging imagination and motor skill development. The box graphics—done in bold geometric blue, green, and yellow—capture the essence of 1960s modernist design. The set doubles as a display piece for collectors of vintage toys, design enthusiasts, or those curating a mid-century modern interior. Perfect for family gatherings, casual game nights, or displayed as a playful conversation starter on a bookshelf or mantel. Size • Box: 9” L × 4.25” W × 2.25” H Condition Very good vintage condition. Light wear consistent with age; the box has some minor marks. All major game components appear intact. No instructions included.