{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-hanayama-quintet-plus-1-6-in-1-magnetic-board-game","title":"Japanese Vintage Hanayama Quintet Plus 1 6-in-1 Magnetic Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Vintage HANAYAMA Quintet Plus 1 – 6-in-1 Magnetic Board Game – c.1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating and increasingly collectible piece of Japanese retro gaming history — an authentic HANAYAMA “Quintet Plus 1” magnetic 6-in-1 family board game, dating to approximately the late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese title on the original packaging reads ゲーム マグネット付 クインテット プラス1, meaning “Game – Magnetic – Quintet Plus 1.” The original box promotes it as a family game offering six different games in one compact magnetic game system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is especially attractive to collectors because it retains its original Japanese packaging, game board and game components, giving it the look and character of a genuine period Japanese toy rather than a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set combines traditional Japanese games with classic international board games, all designed around the same magnetic playing surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix Games in One Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HANAYAMA Quintet Plus 1 includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversi – the classic black-and-white strategy game\u003cbr\u003eNip – a traditional Japanese strategy game associated with HANAYAMA\u003cbr\u003eSolitaire – a classic single-player peg-style game\u003cbr\u003eSeega – a traditional strategy game\u003cbr\u003eShogi – traditional Japanese chess\u003cbr\u003eDiamond Game – a colorful peg-and-position strategy game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese product references confirm these six games and describe the set as a magnetic family game designed for 2–4 players. The magnetic system also makes the set practical for playing where movement might otherwise disturb the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Wonderful Example of Japanese Retro Game Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this set particularly interesting is the combination of traditional Japanese games, Western-style strategy games, and magnetic game-board technology in one product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colorful original packaging shows the different game configurations and demonstrates how the same central game board could be transformed for each game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese instructions and original presentation are also an important part of its vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is documented in Japanese collector\/reference material as dating to around 1989, making the late-1980s attribution more precise than simply calling it an “1980s” game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Japanese Production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: HANAYAMA \/ はなやま玩具\u003cbr\u003eProduct: Quintet Plus 1 \/ クインテット プラス1\u003cbr\u003eType: Magnetic multi-game board set\u003cbr\u003eGames: 6\u003cbr\u003ePlayers: 2–4\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Japan\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Late 1980s, approximately c.1989\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Japanese\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Original Japanese box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japanese product reference records the package at approximately 36 × 28 × 3 cm and lists the original contents as a game board, two game sheets, Diamond pieces, 64 black-and-white pieces, a set of Shogi pieces, and an instruction manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage \/ Excellent Collector Condition – Appears Unused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set has been preserved with its original Japanese packaging and presents exceptionally well for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe playing board and components appear clean and well preserved in the supplied photographs, with no obvious signs of actual gameplay or heavy use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original box and printed materials naturally show age-related discoloration, light surface marks, minor scuffs and signs of storage, consistent with a Japanese vintage item from the late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as the photographs are an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Although the set appears unused, because this is a vintage item several decades old, I recommend considering it “apparently unused” rather than guaranteeing that it has never been played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a modern reproduction or contemporary board game. It is a genuine Japanese vintage HANAYAMA multi-game set, retaining the original Japanese graphic design and period presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HANAYAMA company has a long history in Japanese games and puzzles, and the Nip game in particular has an interesting connection to the company's earlier game history. Japanese reference material notes that HANAYAMA's Nip was originally developed in Japan and later appeared in multi-game products such as the Quintet series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Japanese retro toys, vintage board games, traditional Japanese games, HANAYAMA games, 1980s Japanese design, or unusual Japanese ephemera, this is a wonderful and unusual piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item was sourced in Japan through a Japanese government antique auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is being offered as an authentic vintage Japanese item from the period, with the original Japanese packaging shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Item Information\u003cbr\u003eDetail    Information\u003cbr\u003eMaker    HANAYAMA \/ はなやま玩具\u003cbr\u003eModel    Quintet Plus 1\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Name    ゲーム マグネット付 クインテット プラス1\u003cbr\u003eEra    Late 1980s\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Date    c. 1989\u003cbr\u003eCountry    Japan\u003cbr\u003eGames    6\u003cbr\u003eGames Included    Reversi, Nip, Solitaire, Seega, Shogi, Diamond\u003cbr\u003ePlayers    2–4\u003cbr\u003eGame Type    Magnetic multi-game board\u003cbr\u003ePackaging    Original Japanese box\u003cbr\u003eJAN Reference    4977513040662\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanguage    Japanese\u003cbr\u003eCondition    Vintage \/ apparently unused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JAN 4977513040662, maker identification, six-game contents, player count and approximate package dimensions are documented by a Japanese product reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📢 Important Shipping Policy Update\u003cbr\u003eTo ensure safe delivery, we currently ship one item per order only.\u003cbr\u003eOrders with multiple items may be canceled and refunded. Once your item arrives safely, you’re welcome to place another order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Condition\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item description. Dimensions and additional details are provided in the images.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Timeless Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59783007404318,"sku":"C91","price":139.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/3998\/6462\/files\/JapaneseVintage1980sHANAYAMA6-in-1GameBoxmain.jpg?v=1786780990","url":"https:\/\/www.realtimelessvintage.com\/products\/japanese-vintage-hanayama-quintet-plus-1-6-in-1-magnetic-board-game","provider":"Real Timeless Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}