The International Football Game
Dating to 1929 this pre-war game is intriguing, do you know any more about it?
A mix of football and billiards - but did you use cues or fingers?
The International
A bit of a mystery game, no box or instructions. Very high quality baize dated 1929 by the patent application details.
The playing pieces
Two eleven a side teams made from wood or composite material, very dense and sturdy plus a sponge type ball.
The teams line up and I am sure you recognise many world famous footballers in the line ups!
The teams line up and I am sure you recognise many world famous footballers in the line ups!
The patent
Game called The International with a 1929 patent date. Do you know more about this game?
Pitch design
Nice early printed cloth pitch - without D on the edge of the area.
Playing pieces
Lovely heavy duty balls, with the keepers being a little larger.
The formation
Naturally 2-3-5 was the formation of the day.
