Mid-Century Wooden "Shoot the Moon"-Style Tabletop Dexterity Game

Wooden tabletop dexterity game consisting of a long board with routed scoring cups labeled with period slang such as "Hot - 1000," "Ullsville - 2500," "Square - 5000," "Swagger - 10000," "Flip - 25000," and "Outasight - 50000." The game is played by launching a metal ball bearing between two elastic bands at the top, sending it ricocheting down the board into the scored recesses. The design blends elements of pinball, bagatelle, and skill-based carnival games, capturing mid-century pop culture through its slang-filled scoring.

Unmarked, though likely produced as a novelty or parlor game during the postwar boom of inexpensive wooden toys and games.

Condition shows age-appropriate wear with light scuffing to the wood surface and some loss of elasticity to the rubber bands, though overall appearance remains strong and fully playable.

16" L x 4.5" W x 2.5" H

MM - C-17813 - 091725

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