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Here is a VERY RARE 1936 "Boondoggling" Board Game - "The Game for Braintrusters" / "The Game of a Nation" Appears COMPLETE, includes box, paper money, two dice, 6 tokens, cardboard coins, and small cinch bag. This game is in the Strong Museum of Play, and this version appears to be in better condition.From the Internet - Boondoggling is an early Monopoly knock-off and was also a timely political game in the 1936 presidential election season, which ran from about Labor Day until early November. It was created by a couple of college professors who were anti-New Deal. The game plays like Monopoly in reverse, where the various players try to be the first to spend all their money on wasteful government programs, or “boondoggles ”The Boondoggling game appeared briefly during the campaign and appears to have been published by the Washington Star, a Republican newspaper. GOP activist Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Theodore Roosevelt’s daughter and a staunch FDR opponent, mentioned it in her syndicated column.Since it was apparently not marketed to department stores, the usual outlet for Monopoly-type games, overall construction was cheap and insubstantial, with a paper board and flimsy box. Few were sold and even fewer have survived Description:Product Notes: Please see pictures. Good for age. Spots and discoloration. No major damage. Box lid has tear. Cardboard money appears to have been cut out of a larger board. Bag is discolored. Face of board is very good.We always try to highlight any defects we may find in the images so you know exactly what you're getting. Please look closely at all photos and ask any questions you may have before bidding. Additional Details:About Us -We are a small veteran-owned business based out of Western NY. We love selling all things vintage and collectible. We also offer an array of unique items including new and classic books, toys, games, electronics, comics, moto gear, novelties, and more.If you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! Thank you for looking Shipping:We try to ship orders the same day, but always within 2 days (M-F). Each item is carefully packaged to ensure it arrives to you safely.We gladly offer combined shipping on all items in our shop. Just send us a message using the "Contact Seller" button on this listing. All of our items come from our facility located in Batavia, New York, 14020 Contact:Our customer service hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5PM (EST). To avoid confusion and for record-keeping, we communicate only through eBay's messaging system. satisfaction is our #1 priority! We offer 30-Day returns on most items - if you have questions, please ask. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please contact us to return your purchase within 30 days of receiving your item. Sometimes pictures can help us resolve any issues.Returned products must be in the same condition that you received, and must not be altered in any way. They should also include the original box and/or packaging with all tags included.Once your return is received and inspected (usually within 24 hours of receipt), your refund will be processed and a credit will be applied to your credit card or original payment method. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-10 business days after your credit is applied for it to be posted to your account.Please note that our warranty does not cover shipping charges, unless you purchased a product with Free Shipping. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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