Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: Kommissar

Barcode: 58845

Brief Description: Kommissar is a Cold War era board game on the Soviet economis system as perceived by Americans. The goal of the game is to flee the country, get to the People's Airport for a flight to a warmer, democratic or capitalistic location. By selling forbidden western items such as nylon stockings and cowboy boots, the player sells them for cash to the People's Hock-Shop so long as the Kommissar doesn't catch you. Cover features a commissar catching a man reading the stock market ticker tape.

Publisher: Selchow & Righter

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Publishing Location: Bay Shore, New York

Language: English

Dimensions: Box 25 x 48 cm, game board 47 x 47 cm

Physical Description:  1 game : 1 game board, 5 pawn pieces, 108 cards, 2 die, play Rubles (currency) ; box 25 x 48 cm, game board 47 x 47 cm

Historical Context: The Cold War was a political rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union which lasted until the fall of the Soviet government in 1991.

LC Call Number: GV 1221 1966.S4

OCLC: 1450302954

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