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Salvo - A game of naval strategy for two players
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Salvo - A game of naval strategy for two players

Maker
Date1940s
Object number00000171
NameBoard game
MediumCardboard, Ink on paper
DimensionsOverall: 180 x 120 x 8 mm, 0.05 kg
ClassificationsToys, games and souvenirs
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionSalvo is a variation of the classic board game Battleship and was first published in New York in 1931 with subsequent republishings in 1940 and 1961. It is a game of naval strategy for two players with the aim of knocking out your opponent's fleet of ships before they do the same to you.SignificanceBoard games offer an insight into how people (young and old) spent their recreational time. This game continues the popular theme of naval battles.
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Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 1)
Messageries Maritimes [Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes]
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Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 2)
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 2)
Messageries Maritimes [Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes]
1870s
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 7)
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 7)
Messageries Maritimes [Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes]
1870s
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 8)
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 8)
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique Ligne
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Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 9)
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 9)
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique Ligne
1870s
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 10)
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 10)
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique Ligne
1870s
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 3)
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 3)
Messageries Maritimes [Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes]
1870s
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 4)
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 4)
Messageries Maritimes [Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes]
1870s
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 5)
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 5)
Messageries Maritimes [Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes]
1870s
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 6)
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 6)
Messageries Maritimes [Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes]
1870s
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 11)
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 11)
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique Ligne
1870s
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 12)
Player's card for the game 'Jeu des Paquebots' (card 12)
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique Ligne
1870s