Description: GAME OF JACK STRAWS A tantalizing game for any number of players. PREPARATION: Hold the straws loosely in one hand about two inches above the table and drop them so they fall in an irregular heap. Using the hook, each player endeavors to remove straws from the pile, one at a time, without moving the others in the slightest degree. If any straws have fallen free from the pile, he may remove them first. When a player succeeds in removing one straw, he keeps it and proceeds to try for another and continues as long as he does not disturb any other straw. All the players should watch attentively — for if he moves any other than the one straw, he relinquishes his turn. The next player picks up and drops the remaining straws in the, same manner. continued in turn until all straws are drawn. Player with the highest total of points according to the following count wins the game. SCORE 10 points each — Ladder, Key-hole saw, Two-man saw, Gun, Wrench. SCORE 5 points each - Shovel, Axe, Sledge hammer, Fork, Rake, Sivord, T-square, Paddle, Crutch. SCORE 2 points each - Cane, Arrow, Hockey stick, Tamper, Baton, Pick. SCORE 1 point each - all other pieces. 50 pieces and hook included. Directions are written on the lid boxes in good condition no tears or rips. the one piece that looks like a hoe has been taped as shown in the last picture
Price: 19 USD
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-09T21:51:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Min. Number of Players: Any number
Game Type: Board Game
Brand: Parker Brothers
Game Title: Jack Straws
Year: 1970s
Theme: Strategy
Recommended Age Range: 6-12
Age Level: 4-7, 8-11 Years, 12-16 Years, 17 Years & Up
Gender: Boys & Girls
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: None