Boob Tube Race

Description

A game for two players comprising two translucent tubes made from injection moulded polystyrene with eight internal dividing discs with central holes, through which four black and four white marbles are shaken from one end of the tube to the other. The game is won by the player who completes the task in the shortest time. The game may also be used as a puzzle by which the marbles are manipulated so that one ends up in each section. Variations of the puzzle can be attained by alternating the black and white marbles. Manufactured in the 1960s by Rovex Industries under licence from MB. The tubes are presented in an illustrated box.
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Inscriptions

printed: "Boob Tube Race. Shake all marbles fromtop to bottom. First player to do it wins! Funfair Games. Fun for all - all for fun. Made i UK. A Tri-ang Product. Boob Tube Race G102 Made by Rovex Industries Limited Northern Ireland Under licence from MB Milton Bradley Company USA"

Object number

AIBDC : 008152

Date

1960 - 1969 (circa)

Country

Material

plastic
PS tubes
polystyrene
unidentified marbles
card packaging
Dimensions
Width
135mm
Height
320mm
Depth
45mm

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