Overview
This is the quintessential 'first game' for generations of children, designed to teach basic counting and fine motor skills through the simple mechanic of picking plastic fruit.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Hi-Ho! Cherry-O Board Game, Whitman/Milton Bradley Edition
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
In 1960, the game was first introduced as a way to make early mathematics tangible for preschoolers, but it was the mid-1980s version that solidified its place in the American playroom.
Maker / Origin
Whitman was the consumer brand of Western Publishing, the same powerhouse responsible for the legendary Little Golden Books.
Condition & Value
The box shows typical shelf wear and minor corner scuffing consistent with a well-loved toy. The vibrancy of the red ink remains strong, which is excellent for display. Value is driven almost entirely by completeness; a set with all 40 original plastic cherries and the four buckets in a crisp box commands the higher end of the range.
Research
Add anything that could sharpen the brief.
Improve the quality of research by sharing any corrections, provenance, details, marks, dimensions, or any other element that could shed light on the piece.
Add any photos or details that could shed light on the piece.