The Japanese Games of Cash and Akambo
(1881)
Who is this game suitable for?
Suitable for ages 5 and up. You can play with 2 to 4 players.
For the pros among you, the following mechanics can be decisive: ...
Game Data
| Average time to play: | 20 |
| Minimum age: | 5 |
| Number of players: | 2 - 4 |
| Publisher: | McLoughlin Brothers |
| Designers: | (Uncredited) |
| Artists: | Unknown |
| Mechanics: | Unknown |
Cash is a Pachisi type race game and Akambo (Red Baby) is a simple children’s game in which players match parts of the face with overturned counters.
In 1881, when this game was published, Japan had recently opened itself to the outside world after centuries of isolation. This resulted in a surge of interest in Japanese culture which is reflected in this game.
As with most McLoughlin Bros. board games, the playing boards are colorful lithographic prints of high quality.
Alternative names:
The Japanese Games of Cash and Akambo
Last Updated: 2025-08-14 08:19:02 UTC
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