{"product_id":"vintage-game-of-goose-printable-nieuw-vroolijk-ganzenspel-groningen-19th-century","title":"Vintage Game of Goose Printable — Nieuw Vroolijk Ganzenspel, Groningen 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 19th-century Dutch Game of Goose with a rare distinction: the rules for each special square are written in rhyming verse, printed directly on the board. Published in Groningen by W.R. Casparie — download and print at home in high resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY \u0026amp; ORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis board, titled \"Nieuw Vroolijk Ganzenspel\" (New Joyful Game of Goose), was published in Groningen by W.R. Casparie in the 19th century. The coloured lithograph, the illustrated scenes surrounding the track and the central portrait of children gathered around a table make it an exceptional visual record of Dutch family life of the era.\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes this board truly one of a kind: each special square — The Bridge, The Inn, The Maze, The Prison — is accompanied by a short rhyming poem printed on the board itself. A charming way to teach children the rules through verse and play, a pedagogy that feels both delightfully old-fashioned and surprisingly fresh.\u003cbr\u003eNow in the public domain, this board can be freely reproduced. The original Dutch verse rules remain visible on the printed file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO PLAY (2 to 6 players, ages 5+)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe player who rolls the highest number goes first.\u003cbr\u003eSpecial first roll: 6 and 3 → advance directly to square 26. 4 and 5 → advance directly to square 53.\u003cbr\u003eGoose squares: land on a goose, move forward again by the same number.\u003cbr\u003eSquare 6 — The Bridge: pay 1 token and advance directly to square 12.\u003cbr\u003eSquare 19 — The Inn: pay 2 tokens and miss your next turn.\u003cbr\u003eSquare 31 — The Well: pay 3 tokens and wait until another player lands on this square to free you — that player takes your place.\u003cbr\u003eSquare 42 — The Maze: pay 1 token and go back to square 30.\u003cbr\u003eSquare 50 — The Prison: pay 2 tokens and wait until another player lands on this square to free you — that player takes your place.\u003cbr\u003eSquare 58 — Death: pay 1 token and return to square 1.\u003cbr\u003eIf another player lands on your square, they take your place and you move back to their previous position.\u003cbr\u003eIf you overshoot square 63: move back by the excess number of squares.\u003cbr\u003eSquare 63 — Finish: the first player to land exactly on square 63 wins the game and the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE RULES IN VERSE — English translation (poetic style preserved)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE BRIDGE (square 6)\u003cbr\u003eWhere are you now? \/ Stuck upon the bridge.\u003cbr\u003eTo cross the ditch below, \/ One token you must pay,\u003cbr\u003eThen you're free to go — \/ Move on without delay!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE INN (square 19)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell, look who's here! \/ A fine cold glass of beer,\u003cbr\u003eAnd then another still! \/ A toast — what joy, what cheer!\u003cbr\u003eBut stay a while, sit still — \/ Miss your turn, if you will!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE MAZE (square 42)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho knows the way out here? \/ Turn left, turn right, turn back,\u003cbr\u003eYou wander without track, \/ Each path leads you astray,\u003cbr\u003eThere is no other way — \/ Back to thirty, without delay!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRISON (square 50)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOh no! You're locked away! \/ A prisoner, cold and bare,\u003cbr\u003eYou count the hours there, \/ And wait for someone kind —\u003cbr\u003eWho'll set you free one day, \/ What a cold cell they left behind!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 high-resolution JPG file (300 DPI) — print-ready\u003cbr\u003eRecommended print sizes: A3 (11.7 x 16.5 in), A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in) or 20 x 27 in\u003cbr\u003eThe original Dutch verse rules remain visible on the printed board\u003cbr\u003eFull translation of rules and verses (FR \u0026amp; EN) included in your order confirmation\u003cbr\u003eInstant download after purchase — unlimited printing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wallango","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54269023945027,"sku":"P6292S","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3810\/2851\/files\/GameofGooseWenselRobertusCasparie.jpg?v=1773320521","url":"https:\/\/wallango.com\/en-ca\/products\/vintage-game-of-goose-printable-nieuw-vroolijk-ganzenspel-groningen-19th-century","provider":"Wallango ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}