Thin Ice
2–4 players • Pressman Toy Corporation • 1989
- Publisher
- Pressman Toy Corporation
- First published
- 1989
- Players
- 2–4 players
How it plays
Thin Ice plays 2–4 players.
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Where it came from
Released by the Pressman Toy Corporation in 1989, Thin Ice was designed as a high-tension dexterity game that centered on the mechanics of balance and physical precision. It emerged during a period when board game manufacturers were shifting toward tactile, kinetic play experiences that relied on simple physical gimmicks rather than complex rulesets to appeal to younger audiences.
The design features a plastic frame supporting a thin, taut plastic sheet, upon which players place marbles using handheld tweezers. The goal involves strategically placing these pieces without causing the membrane to sag or collapse, a design choice intended to simulate the precarious nature of walking on frozen water. It was well-received as a staple of 1990s family game nights, frequently recognized for its simplicity and the genuine anticipation created by the inevitable collapse of the ice.
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Thin Ice is published by Pressman Toy Corporation. The catalog gives its publication year as 1989.
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