Uncle Wiggily
2–6 players • Parker Brothers • 1916
- Publisher
- Parker Brothers
- First published
- 1916
- Players
- 2–6 players
How it plays
Uncle Wiggily plays 2–6 players.
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Where it came from
Uncle Wiggily, a board game centered on the adventures of a kindly rabbit gentleman, was published by Parker Brothers in 1916. It was based on the immensely popular children's book series created by Howard R. Garis, which first appeared in newspapers in 1910. The game was designed to capture the whimsical spirit of the literary character, allowing players to navigate a whimsical path to Dr. Possum’s office, reflecting the narrative arc of the books where the character frequently sought medical help for his rheumatism.
The game’s design features a charming, circular or linear path board filled with illustrations of woodland creatures, reflecting the folk-art aesthetic prevalent in early 20th-century board game production. Howard R. Garis’s stories provided the foundational lore, and the game’s success was largely attributed to the existing cultural ubiquity of the character among young readers. It was received as a quintessential family game, earning its place as a staple of American parlors for decades due to its gentle, non-aggressive gameplay mechanics.
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About Uncle Wiggily
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How many players is Uncle Wiggily for?
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Who publishes Uncle Wiggily?
Uncle Wiggily is published by Parker Brothers. The catalog gives its publication year as 1916.
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