An authentic educational and collectible card game from the late GDR era: the quartet “Protected Animals” was published in 1988 by Verlag für Lehrmittel Pößneck and produced by the Altenburg Playing Card Factory. As part of the well-known Peterspiel series, it combines playful competition with natural science education – a characteristic example of the pedagogically oriented game culture of the 1980s.
The set focuses on protected animal species in the former GDR, illustrated in vibrant colors. Each card includes short informational texts about habitat and conservation status, making the game both engaging and educational.
Original quartet card game “Protected Animals” – Peterspiel series
Manufacturer: VEB Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik, Altenburg (GDR)
Publisher: Verlag für Lehrmittel Pößneck
Dating: 1988 (GDR)
Contents: 36 cards (complete set)
Extra: instruction card included
Card size: approx. 10 × 7 cm
Motifs: protected animal species (e.g. otter, eagle owl, black grouse, adder)
Design: color illustrations with informative text
Back design: typical Peterspiel pattern
Condition:
Cards: very well preserved, unused, clean and bright colors
Box: original box included, minor signs of age and wear
A characteristic piece of GDR game culture – ideal for collectors of vintage quartet games, nature enthusiasts, and those interested in educational toys from the 20th century.
The card game has been carefully inspected, properly stored, and is in the condition described above.
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