Het nieuw vermakelijk ganzenspel / Le nouveau jeu d'oie 1833 - 1856

This game board, titled "Het nieuw vermakelijk ganzenspel / Le nouveau jeu d'oie," was created by Glenisson & Van Genechten. The composition features a winding, quasi-rectangular path, punctuated by alternating red, yellow, and blue arches that create a playful visual rhythm. The grid-like structure imposes a clear order, guiding the eye along its predetermined route, yet the meandering shape suggests a destabilization of traditional linear progression. The use of color, though muted, creates a semiotic system. The goose motif becomes a signifier, linking each space to the central theme, and the numbers create a sequential structure. The game challenges fixed outcomes by introducing chance. Ultimately, this board game reflects a tension between order and chance, mirroring broader philosophical concerns about structure, agency, and the unpredictable nature of life. It's a reminder that even within a seemingly structured game, the path to meaning remains open to interpretation and possibility.