1956 Elvis Presley Enterprises “The Elvis Presley Game” Board Game with Original Promotional Photo

Offered is the rare and highly sought-after Elvis Presley Enterprises “The Elvis Presley Game” Board Game made in 1956 by Teen-Age Games, Inc. In 1956, Elvis merchandise began flooding the market in response to demand from fans for everything and anything the new superstar. Among the army of merchandise that was produced by a variety of manufacturers was this board game. The game was housed in a pink box with a large black-and-white image of a smiling Elvis on the cover. Not surprisingly, the theme was love and the tag line on the box cover was “A Party Game for the Young at Heart.”

This example includes original box; colorful board printed with phrases like “Let’s Go Steady” and “Can’t Do Without You”; playing directions and rules; full-color spinning board with Elvis and guitar as spinner; several of the pink and blue cardboard record disc pieces; "Question and Penalty" cards in original holder; green cardboard box insert; and the often discarded retail sell sheet stating a suggested retail price of $2.98. Also included is the toughest piece associated with the game, the rarely seen 8x10 photo of Elvis Presley--these are almost always separated from the game. Additionally, a piece of "Teen Age Games, Inc." company letterhead with an image of "The Elvis Presley Game" at the top is included. The game makes for an evening of fun centered on love and Elvis, perhaps no better combination. The game box measures 10 1/4 by 20 x 2 inches, the promotional photo measures 11 by 8 1/2 inches and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Graceland Authenticated. The lid has been reinforced with tape on the interior, and the artwork on the cover is slightly discolored. the game board is intact with stunning colors. Photo and other interior pieces are very well preserved. Near Mint condition overall, with the box lid being lesser.