Key Features:
- 1980s edition of the iconic Dal Negro Mikado Shanghai board game
- Italian classic with international appeal, designed for strategic and refined gameplay
- Original components and game board preserved in excellent vintage condition
- Perfect collectible for vintage board game enthusiasts or lovers of Italian design
- Combines nostalgic charm with timeless sophistication—ideal for display or play
Experience the refined pleasure of a true Italian classic. The Dal Negro Mikado Shanghai 1980s edition is more than a board game—it is a piece of cultural heritage. Its sleek, functional design and tactile playing experience bring both nostalgia and sophistication to your home. Whether displayed as a collectible or enjoyed during a leisurely evening, it reflects Italian craftsmanship and timeless international design.
How to Play Shanghai:
The most common version of the game includes 41 Mikado sticks of different colors, each assigned a different point value:
- Black stick: 50 points
- Blue sticks: 25 points
- Green sticks: 10 points
- Red sticks: 5 points
- Yellow sticks: 2 points
To start, drop the bundle of sticks vertically with the tips resting on a table or floor. This creates a disordered fan in which the sticks lean against or are entangled with each other.
Players take turns attempting to remove as many sticks as possible (or up to three, depending on the version), without moving any others.
If a player touches or causes other sticks to move, their turn ends. The first stick can be picked up by hand; for subsequent sticks, players may use sticks already removed.
The game ends when all sticks have been collected. Points are then totaled according to each stick’s value, and the player with the highest score wins!
