Released in 1986 by Kenner, The Real Ghostbusters Ghost Trap encouraged would-be parapsychologists in their quest to find and capture mischievous spirits.

Published by Parker Brothers in 1973, the Robin Hood board game reflected the story as interpreted by the animated film from Walt Disney Productions.

Released in 1979 by Coleco, Quiz Wiz was an electronic question-and-answer game that challenged players to answer trivia questions from a wide range of categories.

Published by Hasbro in 1959, the Leave It to Beaver: Rocket to the Moon Space Game capitalized on a successful sitcom and the growing fascination with space exploration to extend the program’s presence beyond the screen and into play.

Released in 1982 by Lakeside, Tattooz were temporary transfer tattoos designed to give children the appearance of real body art without permanence.

Published by Lakeside in 1968, Three Blind Mice was a children’s action game in which players attempted to pull their mice to safety before they were trapped beneath a wedge-shaped “cheese” catcher.

Released in 1997 by Discovery Toys, the Super Marbleworks Raceway Construction Set provided children with the components needed to design and build custom marble runs.

Released in 1975 by Lakeside, the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea board game immersed players in the world created for the Walt Disney Productions film, adapted from Jules Verne’s classic novel.

Released in 1959 by Hasbro, the Targ-o-Rama Shooting Gallery was a spring-powered target game that combined a handheld gun with a rotating target mechanism.

Nicolas Ricketts looks at vintage board games inspired by the superheroes that leapt from page to play.

Released in 1978 by Remco, the Spider-Man Sting-Ray Gun was a roleplay toy based on Marvel’s web-slinging superhero.

Released by Romper Room in 1973, Animal Farm was a children’s tabletop game in which players raced to collect matching farm animals.