: Vintage USSR Soviet Yoga Peg Solitaire Board Game Puzzle with Instructions

Description:

Original vintage Soviet-era strategy and logic board game called Yoga, complete with its original Russian instruction leaflet.

The game features a circular plastic playing board with red and white pegs, housed in a compact round hinged plastic case.

A fascinating vintage brain teaser combining elements of traditional peg solitaire, logical thinking and strategic planning.

Details:

* Country: USSR (Soviet Union)

* Period: Soviet era

* Game: Yoga

* Type: Peg solitaire / strategy board game

* Material: Plastic

* Colours: Red, white and dark blue

* Case: Round hinged plastic storage case

* Includes: Playing board, red and white pegs and original Russian instructions

* Condition: Vintage used condition with some age-related wear and marks. Instruction leaflet has folds, creases and discolouration. Please see photographs.

How to Play:

The original instructions describe several variations for one player, two players or a group.

Single Player:

The aim is to remove as many pegs as possible by jumping over neighbouring pegs into empty spaces.

The jumped peg is removed from the board, similar to traditional peg solitaire.

Two Players:

Players use different coloured pegs and compete to achieve specific arrangements or capture their opponent’s pieces.

The instructions include different levels of difficulty and strategic challenges.

Historical Background:

Logic games and educational puzzles were popular throughout the Soviet Union, especially during the 1970s and 1980s.

The original Russian instructions describe Yoga as a game intended to develop concentration, observation, logical thinking and self-control.

Despite its name, this is a tabletop strategy game rather than a physical yoga exercise.

An interesting example of Soviet educational entertainment and a collectible item for enthusiasts of vintage puzzles, Cold War memorabilia and USSR toys.

Combined Postage:

Combined postage is available for multiple purchases. Please contact me before payment.