{"product_id":"vinintage-1981-duplic-board-game-by-knots-inc-factory-sealed-new-old-stock-nos","title":"Vinintage 1981 DUPLIC Board Game by Knots Inc Factory Sealed New Old Stock (NOS)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eVintage 1981 DUPLIC Board Game by Knots Inc. – Factory Sealed New Old Stock (NOS)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eStep into a true time capsule with this pristine,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003e45-year-old\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epiece of gaming history! Released in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003e1981\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby the iconic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"118\"\u003eKnots, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eout of San Francisco, CA, this copy of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"169\"\u003eDUPLIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis completely factory sealed and remains in stunning, shelf-crisp condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAs a magnificent bonus for collectors who cherish authentic provenance, this item features its original bright orange vintage price tag from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003e\"Toy Country U.S.A.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshowing a price of $4.97. It is the ultimate nostalgic touch, preserving a beautiful slice of 1980s retail history right on the factory shrink-wrap. Whether you are looking to preserve it as a high-grade investment piece or break the 45-year-old seal for an authentic retro family game night, this NOS (New Old Stock) gem is a rare find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHow to Play DUPLIC: A Classic Game of Pattern Replication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eDUPLIC is an elegant, fast-paced abstract strategy game designed for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003e2 players (Ages 8 to Adult)\u003c\/b\u003e. It perfectly balances spatial reasoning with tactical maneuvering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Setup:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach player takes 4 chips of one color (either red or yellow). The chips are placed onto the 3x3 grid on the playing board, leaving the exact center hole empty. The pattern deck is shuffled, and each player is dealt a hand of 6 cards. The remaining cards form a face-down draw pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Gameplay:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOn your turn, you slide any one of your colored chips into the adjacent empty hole on the grid. Your objective is to manipulate the board until your chips perfectly match the black-and-white dot arrangement shown on any one of the 6 pattern cards in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Twist (Joker Cards):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe deck includes 4 powerful Joker cards. Playing a Joker allows you to completely switch the position of any one of your chips with an opponent's chip, throwing a wrench into their strategy! Jokers can only be used once per game and do not count toward your final winning card count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWinning the Game:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe moment you successfully duplicate a pattern from your hand onto the board, you discard that card face-up and draw a new one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"147\"\u003eThe first player to successfully duplicate and discard 6 pattern cards wins the game!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDUPLIC (\"Match 'em—With all the right dots!\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKnots, Inc. (San Francisco, CA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel \/ Item Number:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo. 260\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 Players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8 to Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContents Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlaying board with built-in card storage tray, 8 game chips (4 each of two colors), 34 patterned playing cards, and 4 Joker cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eValue Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eVintage New Old Stock (NOS) board games from specialized 1980s creators like Knots Inc. are increasingly difficult to locate in unplayed, factory-sealed condition. The intact shrink-wrap ensures that all interior contents—including the pristine cards, bright plastic chips, and the original game tray—remain completely untouched by time, dust, or wear. Combined with the exceptional charm of the intact \"Toy Country U.S.A.\" price sticker, this is an investment-grade collectible perfect for board game historians, vintage toy collectors, or retro enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote: Please refer directly to the uploaded high-resolution photos (including file names verbatim: \"644fa26f-c95a-4969-820c-4f06b25ca654.jpeg\", \"d48b9f8c-d281-40f8-8162-194af066f5a6.jpeg\", and \"e0c90a69-114f-4e29-96ae-bf8ab1272bf4.jpeg\") to view the exact condition of the factory seal, box corners, and vintage price tag.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GAME ON.... 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