Jaws (1975)

The Game of Jaws

The Game of Jaws is a board game produced by the Ideal Toy Company in 1975. It is based on the blockbuster film of the same name. The game features a plastic great white shark, as well as 13 junk pieces such as tires and human skulls. The game was also released as “Sharky’s Diner” many years later.In the game, players put all the junk pieces in the shark’s mouth, and the weight of the pieces keeps the mouth open. Using a gaff hook, each player then attempts to remove a junk piece from the shark’s opened mouth. The first player to successfully remove four junk pieces wins. However, if a player takes a wrong move, the shark’s mouth will snap shut. If only two players are playing, the final player to successfully remove five junk pieces wins.Recently, a new Jaws board game has been released by Ravensburger, designed by Prospero Hall. In this game, one player takes on the role of the killer shark off Amity Island, while the other 1-3 players take on the roles of Brody, Hooper, and Quint to hunt the shark. The game is a “hidden movement” design, where the shark player tracks their own position on a special pad, moving from space to space with the goal of devouring swimmers who pop up over time.

Why is The Game of Jaws Popular?

The Game of Jaws is significant as it is based on the popular movie of the same name and is a rare and valuable collector’s item. The new Jaws board game by Ravensburger has received positive reviews for its immersive gameplay and evocative experience that captures the suspense of the film while punctuating events with clever nods toward individual scenes and characters.

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