This is part of a series of sports action games that Ideal put out in the early 70's. The series included SURE SHOT BASEBALL, SURE SHOT HOCKEY and SURE SHOT BASKETBALL. They are all a lot of fun to play.
The game parts are in EXCELLENT condition. The game includes the board, 2 complete sets of plastic players, the "puck" and the original cardboard packing materials. Other than some scuffing on the ice from normal game play the game shows little wear. The moving parts all work ans they should and the players and board are free of breaks or repairs. Overall I would grade the game parts 8 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
The game box is in VERY GOOD condition. It has very little shelf wear with nice bright colors and no splits but there are 2 pen marks and there is a small tear in the litho where it looks like a price tag was probably removed. I would grade it a 6 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
CONDITION GUIDE:
MINT
(10): I will only give this grade
to brand new, unused items. NEAR MINT (9):
Shows virtually no use. Seldom if ever played.
Perhaps some very light handling creases to the
instructions
or other minor flaws with the game parts. Boxes will have
only
the slightest hint of shelf wear. EXCELLENT (7-8):
The game has seen some use but it was obviously well taken care of.
Game parts
might have
some light handling creases or other signs of
careful use. Board might have just a hint of color loss or
dented
corners. Boxes will have light rubbing to the artwork or
perhaps
some minor dishing or a very light stain. VERY GOOD (5-6):
The game was not especially well cared for but it still has
faired pretty well. Game
parts will show obvious use but nothing will be torn, badly
stained or have any serious damage. Box may have
some
rubbing, light staining, dishing, 1 or 2 neatly split corners,
minor writing and/or a few pieces of tape. No major
structural
damage and artwork will still be generally attractive. GOOD (3-4):
Obviously no care was taken with the game but it is still playable as
is. Game parts show
considerable use but the game is complete with all parts in
usable
condition. Box may have staining, writing, split
corners,
dishing and/or other structural damage but it will be intact and still
usable. POOR
(1-2):
Only suitable to fill a space in your collection.
Game will be missing
parts (these will be noted). Box will have serious damage and
may
be missing aprons or badly torn.