16" square paper on board by Milton Bradley 1866. This was the first game produced by Milton Bradley of Springfield, MA. It was invented and distributed during the Civil War. This version was produced shortly thereafter. This game was one of the first games with a purpose and taught a lesson of success through integrity and right living. The players pass thorough "Infancy" to "Happy Old Age" while passing through such squares as "Truth", "Matrimony", "Ambition", "Fame", "Success", while avoiding such squares as "Idleness", "Ruined", "Disgraced", "Poverty" and even "Suicide". These squares are all illustrated with appropriate drawings. The board has been mounted in a 16x16" brushed aluminum frame so the back of the frame is open. This exposes the back of the board with text "The Checkered Game Of Life." The front of the board shows little wear, just a touch of aging around the outside white border. All squares including illustrated ones have strong color. VF. A nice example of this interesting early game of morals ready to hang on your wall.