Step back in time with this exquisite Jeu des Familles Les Autos card game by Fernand Nathan, a true gem from the mid-20th century.
This collectible set is a fantastic addition for vintage gaming enthusiasts and classic car lovers alike, offering a nostalgic journey into a golden era of automobiles and family entertainment.
Key Features:
- Condition: Complete set of cards in very good condition, including the original instructions. There are no tears out folds, and minimal discolouration. These were well preserved.
- Theme: Features a vibrant array of mid-century car illustrations, showcasing the charm and innovation of 1960s automotive design.
- Publisher: Made by Fernand Nathan, a renowned French company celebrated for blending education and entertainment in its games.
- Gameplay: Designed for families, this rummy-style card game challenges players to collect sets of matching cards, making it fun for all ages.
Historical Context:
This game belongs to the famous Jeu des Familles series, a popular educational card game genre developed in France during the 20th century.
The Les Autos edition reflects Europes post-war fascination with cars, when the automobile symbolized progress, luxury, and a bright future.
Fernand Nathan, established in 1881, became a household name in France with its high-quality educational games and books. By the 1960s, their card games were staples in European homes, fostering family bonding and teaching skills like memory and strategy.
The Les Autos edition stands out for its bold, colorful illustrations of classic cars, which capture the sleek lines, bright colors, and optimism of the era. These cards are more than just a gamethey are a snapshot of mid-century automotive culture and design.
Game Rules:
LES AUTOS Can be played with 2, 3, or 4 players.
The set of cards is divided into twelve series of 4 cards each.
On each card, there is:
- A number and a title common to the 4 cards (e.g., 4. GRANDES ROUTIÈRES FRANÇAISES).
- The make of the vehicle on the card.
- The series to which the vehicle belongs, written in red.
How to Play:
- Shuffle and deal 16 cards for 4 players, 12 cards for 3 players, and 24 cards for 2 players. Leave the rest of the cards as a draw pile, face down.
- The objective of the game is to collect the most series of 4 cards.
- Suppose a player holds two cards from the series 4. GRANDES ROUTIÈRES FRANÇAISES (e.g., the PEUGEOT 404 and the RENAULT 16). They can then ask another player for a card they are missing from that series (e.g., the CITROËN DS 21).
- If the player being asked holds the requested card, they must hand it over. The asker can continue their turn and ask for another card from the same series or a different one.
- If the player does not have the requested card, they must say, bonne pioche (good draw). The asker then draws the top card from the draw pile, and their turn ends.
- A completed series of 4 cards is placed face up in front of the player. The player with the most complete series at the end wins.
Special Note for 2 Players:
Only 12 cards are dealt to each player, with the remaining cards forming the draw pile. Players follow the same rules for asking and drawing cards.
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