Games from the Patents
The archives of the Patent Registries are full of lost dreams, many of which are games. These are inventions that never saw manufacture, for many reasons. We have chosen more than a few to bring to life with all the care that design and modern technology can bring to the task.
If you have a hankering to play a new game, but want it to be cards in the hand, pick one of these
Moonlight
Step into the enchanting world of Moonlight, a vintage card game from 1928. Illustrated with charming New England artwork by W. Hamilton Gibson, this unique deck features 48 round cards representing the four phases of the moon across the seasons. Includes special 'Moonlight' and 'Moonshine' cards. Bid, trick, and strategize while navigating the dangers of 'Moonshine'. A delightful blend of mathematics, nature, and whimsy. Play the game of life, one moon phase at a time.