Avalon Hill/Sports Illustrated's WIN, PLACE & SHOW series was 1st released by 3M in their standard vinyl covered long box format back in the 60's. Avalon Hill reissued it a few times over the years. It remained pretty much unchanged. It is a very well thought out simulation of horse racing. There were a number of companies that put out horse racing games that focused on betting. This game has a betting aspect to it but you also spend your money as an owner trying to build up a great stock of horses. This makes the game a lot more challenging than your typical horse racing game.
The game parts are in EXCELLENT condition. The game is 100% complete with all parts accounted for. All the horses are free of breaks. Overall I would grade the game parts 8 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
The game box
is in VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT condition. Just some light shelf wear.
No stains, writing or splits. I would grade it a
6-7 on a
10
scale (see condition guide below).
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CONDITION GUIDE:
MINT
(10): I will only give this grade
to brand new, unused items. NEAR MINT (9):
Shows virtually no use. Seldom if ever played.
Perhaps some very light handling creases to the
instructions
or other minor flaws with the game parts. Boxes will have
only the slightest hint of shelf wear. EXCELLENT (7-8):
The game has seen some use but it was obviously well taken care of.
Game parts
might have
some light handling creases or other signs of
careful use. Board might have just a hint of rubbing or
dented
corners. Boxes will have light rubbing to the artwork or
perhaps
some minor dishing. VERY GOOD (5-6):
The game was not especially well cared for but it still has
faired pretty well. Game
parts will show obvious use but nothing will be torn, badly
stained or have any serious damage. Box may have
some
rubbing, light staining, dishing, 1 or 2 neatly split corners,
minor writing and/or a few pieces of tape. No major
structural
damage and artwork will still be generally attractive. GOOD (3-4):
Obviously no care was taken with the game but it is still playable as
is. Game parts show
considerable use but the game is complete with all parts in
usable
condition. Box may have staining, writing, split
corners,
dishing and/or other structural damage but it will be intact and still
usable. POOR
(1-2):
Only suitable to fill a space in your collection.
Game will be missing
parts (these will be noted). Box will have serious damage and
may
be missing aprons or badly torn.