Home from the Jungle

Home from the Jungle is an early 20th-century vintage board game published by Butler Brothers, a well-known American mail-order and novelty goods company. Produced around 1910, the game reflects the period’s fascination with exotic expeditions, safari adventures, and the spirit of returning home after a long journey through the wilderness. The game features colorful lithographed artwork typical of its era, including depictions of jungle animals, a steamship, and a cheerful explorer returning from his travels. Like many games of the time, Home from the Jungle was designed as a simple family pastime rather than a strategic hobby game. It usually consists of a single illustrated board and a set of basic movement rules—often using dice or a spinner—allowing players to race or progress along a track toward the final destination: returning safely home from the jungle.