Munro Tabletop Hockey Game (1932)

In December 1932, during the great depression, Don Munro had no money to buy his children Christmas gifts. Instead Munro went into his basement and transformed his wife`s ironing board into a hockey game. This game is a variation of a modern table-top hockey game. Made by Munro Games Ltd. of Toronto, Canada. It uses spring action players and a pinball type release for puck (which is a small ball bearing). 36" long x 14" wide x 5" high at the center. Nets were made of cotton. The players were represented using a wood top and a wire for the hockey stick. The playing surface is made of veneer, sideboards were made of Masonite. A true collectible for fans of dexterity sports games.