Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE This board game based on Charles Edward Chipping (nicknamed Mr. Chips by his students). His story is in some measure every teacher’s story. Up for sale is a 1969 “Goodbye Mr. Chips” Board Game by Parker Brothers. It is complete and in seldom played with condition. A fictional character, Chips is a gentle and kindly English schoolteacher in the novel Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1934) by James Hilton. The theme of Goodbye, Mr. Chips is to have loved and lost is better than to have never loved at all. When Mr. Chips began his career, “he aimed to be loved, honored, and obeyed- but obeyed at any rate”. The novel has been made into a movie (twice). Given the 1969 date, this Goodbye, Mr. Chips game was likely produced to capitalize on the popularity of the 1969 British musical film directed by Herbert Ross. The screenplay was by Terence Rattigan. The films trace Chip’s life and career from his days as a nervous young teacher to his status as the school's elder statesman. However, the game is not about the story of Chips, it involves the “path” toward graduation. The goal of the game is graduate from school. The object is to move through the boarding school to get to the assembly hall and graduation. On your turn, you roll the die and advance the number of squares indicated. When you reach the "Mr. Chips" space, you spin the "Mr. Chips" spinner sending you to a random board location. If you land on a Pompeii space you take an extra turn. The first player to get to the assembly hall, graduates and wins the game. Travel back in time with this vintage 1969 board game by Parker Brothers. Based on the classic novel and movie "Goodbye Mr Chips", this game allows players to experience the world of a beloved English schoolmaster. Test your knowledge about the world of education and history with this collectible item. Complete with all original pieces and instructions, this game is a must-have for fans of classic literature and vintage board games. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of nostalgia.
Price: 39.95 USD
Location: Youngstown, Ohio
End Time: 2024-12-17T21:08:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Game Type: Board Game
Brand: Parker Brothers
Year: 1969
