Buccaneer Board Game Vintage 1938 - Complete & Rare VGC

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1938 Buccaneer Board Game

A Game for 2-6 Players.

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A fantastic chance to own an extremely well preserved (nearly) 80 year old game of piracy and swashbuckling adventure!

The opportunity to acquire this game is becoming increasingly rare. Later versions are aplenty but the much sought after first editions, dating from 1938, are not often seen entirely complete.

The game of Buccaneer has had several incarnations; the most recent following the Pirates Of The Caribbean films, but the quality of the pieces from the 1930's version truly sets it apart. We have shaped wooden barrels, large (imitation) pearls, metal (a bronze type alloy) “gold” bars, metal backed “diamonds” and “rubies”. See photos for quality.

Instructions are included, but the basic premise is that each player is dealt cards at the start. These cards form the basis for how many moves you can make. No dice are used in the play of this game. Thus a large part of the game is down to chance. However, the tables can be quickly turned in this fast paced and enjoyable game for all the family. Little ones are happy to just move their ships around, collecting treasure from treasure island, and sailing back to their port with treasure aboard their ship; whilst the adults can plot to attack and hijack each other's ships to steal treasure, and gain or trade extra crew and treasure from other ports.

An enjoyable, old fashioned, yet still extremely playable game for the whole family. Drag your youngsters off their game-consoles, wake the Grandparents up, turn off the TV and sit down as a whole family to sail the high seas in this entertaining adventure game!

This game is entirely complete:

Treasure Island tray

6 Boats with masts and sails

6 Pearls

6 Rubies

6 Diamonds

6 Gold Bars

9 Barrels (some photos show 8 but there are 9!)

28 Chance Cards (full set)

52 Crew Cards (full set)

Map (Rolled up in tube. Marked patent applied for)  One stud missing – see photos

Instruction Sheet and Laws of the Game (Laws of the game is complete but with tear due to repeated folding). Both marked patent applied for

Box with minimal wear (Marked patent applied for)

The box and all small parts and cards are in good condition (see photos).

The Map is in good condition, although the tube has no end caps. Many of these maps become brittle and crack whilst rolled, this map has no cracks, (again, see photos). This game is very nearly 80 years old. I suspect that Waddington’s staff never expected this version of the game to still be being played today. Imagine how proud the makers would be if they knew!

Don't miss your chance to own this extremely desirable and collectable game of adventure on the high seas!

I have tried to take accurate photos showing the true and honest condition of the game. More photos available on request.

UK bidders only please.

  • Condition: Used
  • Title: Buccaneer
  • Game Type: Board Game
  • Theme: Strategy
  • Year: 1930s
  • Brand: Waddingtons
  • Min. Number of Players: 2 players
  • Recommended Age Range: 8 upwards
  • Material: Cardboard
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

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