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Vintage Finnish 'Mylly' (Nine Men's Morris) & Peg Solitaire 2-in-1 Wooden Game Box
Vintage Finnish 'Mylly' (Nine Men's Morris) & Peg Solitaire 2-in-1 Wooden Game Box
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Discover a rare piece of Scandinavian gaming history with this beautiful mid-century 2-in-1 Wooden Strategy Board Game, originally crafted as a promotional gift by the Oulaisten Osuuspankki (Oulainen Cooperative Bank) in Finland. The front of the solid wood folding case features elegant black lettering that translates to: "Oulaisten Osuuspankki wishes you pleasant gaming moments."When unlatched, the hinged box folds completely flat to reveal two timeless wooden grids:The Lower Grid (Mylly / Nine Men's Morris): A historic two-player strategy game. The goal is to align three pegs of your color to form a "mill" (mylly), allowing you to capture your opponent's pieces.The Upper Grid (Peg Solitaire): A classic, challenging single-player brain teaser designed to test your puzzle-solving skills until only one peg remains.This set comes complete with all the plastic pegs needed to play a full, authentic game of Nine Men's Morris (historically requiring 9 pegs per player). The vibrant green and orange pieces plug securely into the clean, pre-drilled holes, making it a beautiful display piece or a fully functional retro game night addition.Origin: Made in Finland (Oulainen)Era: Circa 1960s / 1970sMaterial: Solid wood case with plastic gaming pegsCondition: Excellent vintage condition. The wooden hinge-box operates smoothly with a secure latch. Lettering is sharp and clear with minimal surface wear.Included: Folding wooden board case, 9 green pegs, and 9 orange/red pegs.
