Minoru 1910s or 1920s double event 8 horses compact box Jaques

	Minoru double event 8 horses compact box	1910s or 1920s	Jaques
	First produced	1910s or 1920s	Players	2+	Age(s)	12+

Click the picture for more		1 x linen cloth race track 35" x 16.75" double sided; 8 x lead horses; 40g, 35mm x 70mm 1 x pack of standard playing cards with 2 Jokers 1 x pack of small playing cards 1 x set of betting chips 2 x rules leaflets in English, French and German One side of the track plays the 5 lane single event which is already described under Minoru 1910s/1920s single event 6 horses large box. The 8 lane double event plays on the reverse of the track and is already described under Minoru 1910s/1920s double event 10 horses large box. This edition is presented in a compact box, has a smaller race track and 8 smaller horses.

The aim is to be the wealthiest player from gambling on a series of horse races. Players may bet on individual horses or groups of horses for even money. Each race is short and usually ends in an exciting finish. Players take turns to play banker, who pays the winners and keeps the rest of the takings. After 4 races, the bank passes to the next player on the left. The game finishes after an agreed number of races.

No bets are allowed after the race starts, players may bet on any horse, maximum stake is 6 counters per horse. Suits ranked in descending order; hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades (cf. bridge). Other rules are only applicable to either single or double events.
Each horse carries a rounded eye coupling below its head, which was used to attach string for pulling the horses in an earlier game by Jaques called Ascot. They have no function in Minoru. The coupling is removed in later editions.

Minoru is named after King Edward VII's race horse who won the Derby in 1909 at 4:1 in a 23 horse race. He won £20,144, the 2nd biggest win ever at that time. The picture on the box lid shows King Edward VII leading Minoru and rider to the winner's enclosure. The box measures 385mm x 230mm x 38 mm and is coded No. 8873A (No. C359A). A simple yet elegant game.