May Pick-Ups

[stone193]

Gusto-O Baseball Game - E.W. Forney & Co., Joplin, MO

I haven't posted much of anything here but this one is unusual. I couldn't find the game in Mark Cooper's tome and did get some insight at the BB Game forum.

But we're not sure when it was produced - perhaps the 30s?

It's a simple game - where ya set the wheel to the far right until it hits the "stop" - snap your wrist counter-clockwise which shifts the 'counter-balanced' wheel in the same direction - then just look at the arrow for the "outcome."



Unfortunately the box was repaired in the worst way with adhesive tape - but at least it's present in some form - a major plus!



And just as important to a game collector - having the original instructions - and in this case it's also the "playing field" - tho nothing to artistically appreciate.



If anyone has seen this game before or has any information please let me know.

It's the first one I've noticed - the gents in the 'front office' at the Game Forum saw one about a year ago sans the box and instructions - so - as I said - I feel privileged to have both.

Thanx for viewing and thanx for all the posts - I saw some really incredible stuff - as usual.