Board game:The Merry Game of Old Maid & Old Bachelor or Beaux and Belles

McLoughlin's board game "The Merry Game of Old Maid & Old Bachelor or Beaux & Belles" actually bears little resemblance to the famous and ancient card game called Old Maid. Instead, humorous quotes related to spinsterhood, love, and marriage cover certain squares on the simple race-style board. McLoughlin gave this game the deluxe treatment: the board is fixed inside the box as part of the box bottom and it has wood sides. There is also a secret compartment under a hinged door for storing the game implements.