Does anybody out there know if there has ever been a board game designed and published based upon Jules Verne's story Around the World in 80 Days?
I have found that a game called Race Around the World that was made in 1891 and was based upon the trip made by Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman (a.k.a Nelly Bly) who in 1889 attempted an around the world trip faster than the fictional account of Phileas Fogg from Verne's novel (she did too, in the record time of 72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes!). The game was a simple peg-style game where players spun a spinner in the shape of a compass and moved so many spaces. The game is simple, but quite interesting.
I have also found a childrens concentration-type game with a similar title designed to teach geography.
Has there been anything recently that is similar? I had a thought the other day for a fun, yet educational, board game that could focus on geography. Players would race to be the first around the world by using different routes. They would draw cards along the way to move them forward or send them back so many spaces. The game would be loosly based on Jules Verne's book, mostly in concept.
Any help would be appreciated so I can know if I should pursue this idea or not.
Thanks,
Geoff
Tangent Games
Oh, I agree. Mostly I was wondering what has been done so I can see how I can make it different and better. :D
Thanks for the links. From looking at these two links I can already see areas where my idea would be different. Now just to get the idea on paper.
-Geoff