Vintage John Scarne Teeko Strategy Board Game & Token Markers, Copyright 1952

Vintage John Scarne Teeko Strategy Board Game & Token Markers, Copyright 1952 #strategygame #gameboard #parlorgames #gameroom #midcentury #johnscarne #teeko44 #brainteaser This is a fun example of a vintage game, Teeko, it is an abstract strategy game, invented by John Scarne in 1937. This is the re-released form from 1952. TEEKO's quirky names is borrowed from Tic-Tac-Toe, Chess, Checkers and Bingo! It is a board game of 25 spaces arranged in a 5x5 grid. 8 markers (4 red, 4 black). Object: have all 4 of your color markers in a straight line (vertical, horizontal, diagonal). Rules are simple, the strategy is complicated. It can be learned in a minute, mastered in a lifetime. Infinite entertainment. For the child within, it makes a fun, decorative and collectible piece of mid-century pop culture. Condition: • Fair Clean Vintage Condition. Used. Appears to be a complete set, no score card. Wear, watermarks, writing, stains, marks, scratches throughout. Wear based on use and age. Box & Board Game do show some damage but works as intended. Tokens in good shape, some wear. • Copyright 1952 About: • Teeko • From John Scarne Games, Inc., Fairview, NJ • 2 Player Game (Ages not listed) • Set includes the Board Game & Markers (Tokens): 4 black/4 red • Original Rules included • Original Box • Box: Yellow w/red, white, blue print • Board: Red w/grey, red, yellow, blue print • Board: 16.5" x 16.5" • Box: 7" x 4" x 1.5" • 1 lb. 5.2 oz.