Don't Dump the Daisy Game
Ideal Toy Corporation • Action/Dexterity Games
Toy Category
Board Game / Dexterity Game
Year Released
1972
Condition
Excellent - based on appearance, components typically show minor surface scuffing to the plastic base and stem. Marbles must all be present (approx. 24) to be considered complete.
Estimated Market Value
$40.00 - $75.00 USD
Description
A skill and action game for 2 to 4 players. Features a large plastic 'lily pad' base with a central stem holding a white balanced daisy flower. Players take turns carefully placing small black ladybug 'marbles' onto the petals of the flower. The objective is to balance all marbles without causing the daisy to tilt and 'dump' its load. The box art features psychedelic 1970s typography and bright green and yellow graphics.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$40.00 - $75.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$45.00 - $60.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
First Edition; Manufactured in the USA
Model Number
Item #2322-6
Toy Type
Balance and skill game; plastic components with marbles
Toy Condition
Excellent - based on appearance, components typically show minor surface scuffing to the plastic base and stem. Marbles must all be present (approx. 24) to be considered complete.
Packaging Condition
Very Good - The box shows light shelf wear along the edges and corners with minor surface scuffing but retains vibrant color and structural integrity without significant tearing or water damage.
Rarity & Significance
Moderately rare. It is a classic example of Ideal's 1970s toy design, notable for its 'flower power' aesthetic and simple gravity-based mechanics. It is highly sought after by collectors of 1970s nostalgia and vintage dexterity games.
Special Features
Includes a balanced spring-loaded or pivot-point daisy mechanism, a molded lily pad base with collection trays, and a set of black marbles.
Notable Variations
A later version was released with a slightly different box layout; original 1972 versions are distinguished by the specific Ideal logo style and 'Item #2322-6' designation.