Strategy Games Appraisal

Aggravation and Pac-Man Board Games

This image showcases two vintage board games stacked one on top of the other. The top game is 'The Original Aggravation', a classic marble race game. Its box is predominantly black with a large oval graphic in the center displaying game pieces on a board, within an interior scene suggesting family play. The title 'Aggravation' is prominently displayed in a stylized script font. Below this, smaller text indicates '2 to 4 Players . Ages 5 and Up' and 'America's Favorite Family Game from Lakeside', identifying the manufacturer. The box appears to be made of cardboard, common for board games, and shows significant signs of age and wear, including dust accumulation, scuffs, and possibly some discoloration, indicative of long-term storage or use. The corners and edges seem to have some fraying or crushing, which is typical for older cardboard boxes. The underlying game is 'Pac-Man Game', an adaptation of the popular arcade game. Its box is a distinct purple-blue color with 'PAC-MAN' written in large, yellow, block letters with a thick outline, consistent with the game's iconic branding. Smaller text on this box reads 'FUN AS THE ACTION-PACKED ARCADE GAME OF THE SAME NAME', further linking it to its digital origin. A small image of what appears to be a board or game elements can be seen on the right side of the Pac-Man box. Both games are likely from the late 20th century, given their titles and aesthetics, with Pac-Man being particularly indicative of the early 1980s. The overall condition suggests that while they are intact, they are not in pristine collectible condition due to visible dust and wear.