Ongaroo : Australia's national game : a fascinating pastime.
Ongaroo : Australia's national game : a fascinating pastime.
About this item
Full title
Publisher
[Australia] : [Publisher not identified], [approximately 1920]
Date
[approximately 1920]
Call Numbers
HQ 2014/2189
Record Identifier
MMS ID
Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
1 game (various pieces) : cardboard, paper, celluloid ; 21 x 26 cm + 1 rule sheet (25 x 17 cm, folded to 12.5 x 8.5 cm)
Content type
tactile three-dimensional form
text
cartographic image
Media type
unspecified
unmediated
Carrier type
object
volume
Publication information
Publisher
[Australia] : [Publisher not identified], [approximately 1920]
Date Published
[approximately 1920]
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Summary
Australian geographical board game based on the principle of bingo. Each player takes a map and ten counters, while one also retains a card an acts as reader. With exception of the reader each player calls any number from 1 to 40. The reader annonces the corresponding place, which is visited by the player on whose map it is indicated in red. The pl...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Ongaroo : Australia's national game : a fascinating pastime.
Notes
General note
Cover title.
Board game.
4 players.
Each card has a map of Australia with outline and locations printed in black ink but with different locations highlighted by printed red spots. Included is a small manila envelope with original celluloid playing pieces.
Condition: lightly foxed, paper cover torn around the edges.
Mitchell Library copy: purchased from Douglas Stewart Fine Books, July 2014....
Audience note
For children.
Additional physical form availability note
Online at the State Library of NSW.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
HQ 2014/2189
Record Identifier
74VKKEWALxeX
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKKEWALxeX
Other Identifiers
DDC
794
MMS ID
991021897139702626
