Description

The “Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs” game, created by Waddingtons in 1985, is a captivating, adventure-based board game that combines strategy with a thrilling prehistoric theme. Players are tasked with navigating a perilous landscape filled with dinosaurs, volcanic eruptions, and swamps, all while attempting to retrieve treasures and survive until the game’s end. Known for its immersive design, the game includes colorful dinosaur figures, a swamp monster, and 3D elements like volcanoes and mountains, which add depth to the gameplay experience​.

As an incomplete set, this version may lack some of the original components, such as dice, instruction booklets, or adventure cards, but it still holds a unique appeal for collectors and vintage game enthusiasts. Even with missing pieces, “Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs” can be used creatively to build a custom game experience or as a display item that celebrates 1980s board game design. The game’s detailed artwork and collectible dinosaur pieces make it an engaging piece of gaming history​.

This incomplete edition also offers a nostalgic look back at Waddingtons’ creative peak in the 1980s, blending action with educational and imaginative play. For fans of retro gaming or collectors of vintage board games, “Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs” serves as both a playable relic and a conversation starter, encapsulating the era’s fascination with both adventure gaming and prehistoric themes.

Additional information

Weight	1.25 kg
Dimensions	54 × 13 × 50 cm

Use Dimensions as a guide only, as these are closer to shipping size (with some padding), than physical item size.