Alphabetti Spaghetti
Alphabetti Spaghetti Happy Families game for Crosse & Blackwell c.1978.
Alphabetti Spaghetti Happy Families game for Crosse & Blackwell c.1978. Most of the family names relate to food production (Farmer, Fisherman, Gardener, Grocer, Milkman, etc) and each family has a differently coloured border. The game doubles as a pack of playing cards.
Above: cards from Alphabetti Spaghetti Happy Families game made for Crosse & Blackwell c.1978. 52 cards + 2 jokers + extra card + rules leaflet in box.
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