Blast-Off

This is a space race game that uses a spinner for movement and has 3 types of cards for different spaces landed upon. The goal is to complete a race around the solar system and back to earth. Entering and leaving planets requires a special roll on the spinner.

It is patented - #3985361 and the text below is from the patent.

Abstract

A game device embodying a game board having a planar playing surface having a path of movement for game pieces delineated thereon, a control spinner and directional cards positioned on the game board for controlling movement of the game pieces. The path of movement is divided into a plurality of increments or areas some of which are provided with instructional indicia. The game pieces simulate rockets and the game board, spinner, control cards and indicia relate to and are simulative of space travel.