Wembley Board Game - Ariel 1960s

Get ready to relive the excitement of classic football with this nostalgic Wembley board game by Ariel from the 1960s! It's packed with vibrant, action-packed artwork and iconic cup visuals on its original packaging. Perfect for collectors and sports gaming fans, this timeless set promises hours of fun and makes for a great display piece.

In the game, you get to experience the journey of English football teams as they battle it out for the FA Cup. At the start, each player gets a set of cards representing different clubs. The teams compete in an elimination series, racking up cash with their wins, which can be spent on tokens that stand for star players. The results of each match are determined by rolling a die for goals scored, with adjustments made based on how many star players are in the game. You’ll use different dice with all sorts of number combos to tweak the odds, making sure that a premier division team usually has the edge over a lower division team.

This game comes with all the original pieces, each showcasing the cool style and charm of the time. It’s an awesome gift for football lovers or a unique addition to your vintage games collection.

Condition - Used

The contents are complete and in good condition but some piece have age related wear. The cards are slightly discolored, the numbers on the dice have faded, counters are still sealed in packet. The rules booklet has a small piece of paper missing at the top of cover and a couple of marks, the shaker is cracked. The box has light scuffs to some lid edges and bumped corners, one with small hole. All mentioned can be seen in photos.