Frog Race (1905)

Edwardian game that rewards good jiggling and joggling! The rules (as written inside the box lid): THE FROG RACE “JIGGLE JOGGLE” BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT — — DIRECTIONS Any number of players may engage in this game, the more the better. Place all frogs in a row, the object being to jerk the frogs along the whole length of the cords, the first frog that passes the winning line is the victor. TO START Tie one end of the cord to a chair or table, the cord being about nine inches from the ground. The players then go to the other end of the cords, then by pulling and slackening the cords alternately, the frogs will leap forward. The frogs must start from where the cords are held. When they pass the winning line, indicated on the floor, the frogs may by reversed and raced back to tbe start if players desire. BRITISH MANUFACTURE. Made in England The Frogs are made of card and the cord is around 8 feet long. On the box it is enthusiastically recommended by two magazines at the time. And there is also a cute verse about the fun that will be had with the game.