There is nothing shocking about this game. The actual name comes from the suits in a pack of cards: S for spades, H for hearts, O for diamonds (a little imagination is needed) and C for clubs. Designed for adults the game is based on stocks and shares markets. Dating from the 1940's this game is in very good condition for it's age. With a global conflict going on materials were in short supply so this game is primarily made from cardboard. The box remains strong and intact. It has taken on a grubby appearance due to aging but the colour of the design are still vivid. The lid is split in two corners and along an edge. With age, use and storage for over 80 years there is wear along the corners and edges while the surface has some marking but overall this adds to the authentic vintage look. As far as we can tell all the contents are present and in good, clean condition. All the pieces are of simple construction utilising thick card and printed on one side. The accompanying game dials are of thick card covered with paper. The pointers are made of painted wood and attached by central metal pins. The pins have rusted on the reverse side slightly staining the paper covering. The pointers move but are very stiff. Also included is the paper instruction leaflet which has been folded and has a slight grubby look. Allthough a pack of cards is required to play the game, none were supplied as most households of the time would have had a pack, and it also minimises the the production costs and materials used. We will include a pack although not of 1940's vintage. A great item for a collector of vintage games, as part of a period display or perhaps as an authentic piece for someone who participates in re-enactments. 

Date: c.1944
Maker: Chad Valley Company Ltd
Made in England

Dimensions (Box): 27.5cm x 23cm x 3cm