“Speed, Skills & Spills”
Released in 1966, Whiplash was a two-player Skee-Ball-style game that challenged players to simultaneously shoot marbles toward a series of scoring rings.
The object was to be the first player to score exactly 100 points.
GAMEPLAY
At the start of the game, each player placed a marble in their shooting position and a scoring marker at zero. Both players then competed simultaneously, repeatedly shooting their marbles toward a series of concentric rings in the centre of the plastic game board.
Depending on where a marble landed, players scored 10, 20, or 30 points and moved their scoring marker accordingly before taking another shot. Speed and accuracy were important, as both players continued shooting at the same time until one reached exactly 100 points.
A player who exceeded 100 points was penalized and required to return their score to zero. If a player inadvertently struck their opponent’s hand with a marble, the affected player received a free shot.
IN THE BOX
A complete game included the 8 x 16-inch playing board with two rubber shooting pins, two scoring markers, and two glass marbles. Instructions were printed on the inside of the box cover.
COLLECTOR CONSIDERATIONS
A lightly used copy of Whiplash is easy to source on the secondary market. The chaotic nature of gameplay could result in excessive wear-and-tear on the playing surface, so ensure your copy is free of scratches, cracks, and chips.
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