If you’ve never heard of Im Wintersportparadies, we don’t blame you. It was published in 1934 by Otto Maier Verlag Ravensburg and designed and written by Walter Kahnert and Hubert Mumelter. The artwork is impressive to look at, but the game is written in German.
The exact rules need a formal translation, but the gist of it is as follows: The players move their piece by rolling the dice and traveling along a wintery path on the board. They can take part in up to four competitions, winning or losing money based on the outcome. Anyone who runs out of money is eliminated, and the last player remaining wins. Alternatively, if more than one player reaches the finish line, the one who has the most money wins.
The version up for sale likely has missing pieces, but it remains a fantastic addition for serious valuable board game collectors.
