{"product_id":"vintage-1981-milton-bradley-e-s-lowe-dragonmaster-card-game-100-complete-with-crystals-manual","title":"Vintage 1981 Milton Bradley E.S. Lowe Dragonmaster Card Game (100% Complete with Crystals \u0026 Manual)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1981 by Milton Bradley under their E.S. Lowe imprint, \u003ci\u003eDragonmaster\u003c\/i\u003e is an acclaimed, fantasy-themed trick-taking card game created by legendary designer Bob Abbott. Blending elements of classic trick-taking games like Hearts and King with fantasy world-building, players take turns serving as the Dragonmaster, choosing specific bids and challenges for each round. Featuring striking, vibrant fantasy artwork depicting Dragons, Warriors, Wizards, and Crests, the game is renowned for its strategic depth, bidding mechanics, and nostalgic 1980s tabletop aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing features the original 1981 \u003ci\u003eDragonmaster\u003c\/i\u003e card game in 100% complete vintage condition. The set includes all 32 custom fantasy cards, the complete set of original colored scoring crystals, the original printed rulebook manual, and the original inner tray insert. The components display age-appropriate vintage wear—including edge rubbing on the cards and handling wear on the box and manual—but remain fully intact, clean, and completely playable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned by Bob Abbott:\u003c\/b\u003e A celebrated 1981 fantasy trick-taking strategy game combining classic card bidding with immersive lore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Complete Vintage Set:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes all 32 original fantasy cards, full complement of scoring crystals, rulebook manual, and inner game tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStunning 1980s Fantasy Artwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Features vivid color illustrations of Dragons, Wizards, Warriors, and Crests across high-grade cardstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Milton Bradley \/ E.S. Lowe Release:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine first-edition 1981 production run, highly desirable for retro tabletop collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComponent \u0026amp; Condition Statement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/b\u003e Card artwork and box graphics feature rich 1980s color saturation and sharp text. Rules booklet text remains completely clear and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoints \u0026amp; Articulation:\u003c\/b\u003e N\/A (Card \u0026amp; Gem Tabletop Game). Cards shuffle smoothly; scoring crystals are clean and translucent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlastic Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e Colored scoring crystals are solid with no cracks or chipped facets. Cards and instruction manual display age-appropriate edge wear, light corner rubbing, and surface handling marks, but no heavy tears, ink scribbles, or missing pages. Outer box exhibits edge wear, corner dings, and shelf scuffs consistent with age, but maintains solid square structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMissing Components:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% complete with all cards, scoring crystals, instruction manual, inner tray, and outer box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage Environment:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintained in a climate-controlled, smoke-free environment and stored flat to protect cardstock and box structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilton Bradley (MB) \/ E.S. Lowe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Fantasy Tabletop \u0026amp; Card Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragons \/ Wizards \/ Warriors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaction\/Variant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1981 First Edition (#4148)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Tabletop Box (~10\" x 7\" Format)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy Cardstock, Printed Paper \u0026amp; Molded Plastic Crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Owned \/ 100% Complete (Age-Appropriate Vintage Wear)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee pictures for product condition. 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