Het nieuw end vermaekelyk gansen-spel, in wat manier ende hoe met het zelve spelen moet after 1767

This is Franciscus Igantius Vinck's board game, "Het nieuw end vermaekelyk gansen-spel", printed in Antwerp. Although the date of this piece is unknown, games such as this reflect social life and attitudes during that period. This goose game, as it is translated, depicts a spiral path of numbered spaces, each with different images or scenarios. Players move around the board based on dice rolls, landing on spaces that can either advance or hinder their progress. The game's imagery provides a glimpse into the era's values, beliefs, and pastimes. Each player takes on a specific role, which impacts their experience and the strategies they employ. Games like these create a microcosm of society. Reflecting social hierarchies, the element of chance reminds us of the unpredictable nature of life and the roles we play within it. The experience of playing this game involves skill, luck, and social interaction. It shapes how we think, feel, and behave in a community.