item details
NameBoard game 'Tour of New Zealand'
ProductionThomas Holdsworth & Sons Ltd.; manufacturer(s); 1940s; New Zealand
Classificationboard games
Materialscardboard, paper
Materials Summarycardboard and paper game with lidded box
DimensionsOverall: 98mm (width), 35mm (height), 98mm (depth)
Registration NumberGH023146
Credit linePurchased 2012
Overview
This is an educational game that teaches players about New Zealand's geography, as well as the country's scenic and recreational attractions.
The game involves throwing a dice and moving around the board on a 'tour of New Zealand'. The squares feature the names of towns and cities in New Zealand. The background is decorated with scenery, modes of transport and local flora and fauna.