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Thrifter Finds Rare £2 Board Game After Decade-Long Search

Josh Wright discovered Escape From Atlantis for a fraction of its online value, continuing his hunt for other retro treasures.

The game in question was originally released by Parker Brothers in 1982.
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Overview

  • Josh Wright spent 10 years searching charity shops and car boot sales for the board game Escape From Atlantis.
  • He found the rare Waddington's 1986 edition at a St Elizabeth Hospice Retail Centre for just £2.
  • The game, originally released in 1982 by Parker Brothers in the US, sells for £50–£70 on eBay.
  • Josh shared his excitement on TikTok, where followers reminisced about the game's nostalgic appeal.
  • He remains on the lookout for two more vintage games: The Lost Valley of Dinosaurs and Escape From Frankenstein.