This board game features a rectangular silhouette and a smooth cardboard texture, offering a playful aesthetic for curated playroom displays.
A quintessential artifact of 1970s family entertainment, this 1972 edition of Sorry! captures the competitive spirit and iconic design of the Parker Brothers golden era. Known as "The Slide Pursuit Game," this version is celebrated for its clean, high-contrast graphics and the classic weighted plastic pawns that have defined the game for generations. The vibrant blue box and bold typography provide a striking visual presence, making it as much a piece of pop-culture history as it is a functional tabletop favorite for a modern game night.
The set is remarkably well-preserved and entirely complete, ensuring that the frustratingly fun "slides" and "SORRY!" cards are ready for immediate play. While the box lid carries the honest patina of five decades—including some minor corner wear—the interior components remain crisp and bright. Whether utilized as a nostalgic anchor for a family collection or displayed as a representative example of mid-century graphic design, this game is a resilient and joyous testament to the enduring legacy of American board games.
This item is vintage, over 50 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.
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Origin: USA
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Era: 1970s
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Material: Cardboard, Plastic, Paper
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Dimensions: Standard Board Game Box (Approx. 18.5" x 9.5")
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Condition: Very Good (Complete)
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Special Feature: Instructions printed on box lid
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Note: "Slide Pursuit Game" 1972 edition
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