Pontiac Safety Drive Game (1938)

1938 Pontiac "Premium" promotional board game entitled "The Pontiac Safety Drive Game". "This game reproduces all of the problems encountered in driving an automobile through the congested streets of a typical city. The board portrays a street map, with traffic signals, sixteen objective points (golf course, fair grounds, etc.) and obstacles (Jail, Hospital, etc.) Rules and penalties are based on actual traffic regulations. [The] OBJECT OF THE GAME is to acquire the most money by being [the] first player to reach the various objectives with least loss though fines or damages." This is a truly entertaining and well thought-out game, which manages to combine education, advertising, and fun. The game was printed in the USA.