Super Rare Games manufacturing proofs

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 123.791

Collection Scope and Content Note

The Super Rare Games manufacturing proofs consists of box art proofs for SteelBook boxes for the World of Goo, Monster Prom XXL, Little Inferno andITTA Nintendo Switch games.

The collection also contains trading card proofs that include the Super Rare Games logo on the reverse side for The Sexy Brutale, Little Inferno, Cactus, Octahedron, Dog World, Metal Unit, andMundaun.There is a small amount of handwritten notes that document color corrections and changes requested.

The papers are housed in one oversized box in the original order.

Dates

Creation: 2019-2021

Creator

Super Rare Games (Firm) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for use by staff of The Strong and users of its library and archive. Gloves are required due to the type of materials and the finish used on the proofs.

Conditions Governing Use

Though the donor has not transferred intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to any copyright, trademark, and associated rights therein) to The Strong, they have given permission for The Strong to make copies in all media for museum, educational, and research purposes.

Administrative History

Super Rare Games, based in London, England, is a video game distributor and publisher founded in 2018 by George Perkins. Super Rare Games releases limited edition physical versions of games for the Nintendo Switch. The company includes special packaging (collectors editions or SteelBooks) and trading cards with the games. Super Rare Games prints each game only once and limits the number of copies produced.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 oversized box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of game box and trading card proofs created by Super Rare Games, a video game publishing company. The materials are dated from 2019 to 2021 and include SteelBook and trading card proof prints and handwritten notes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Super Rare Games manufacturing proofs were donated to The Strong as a gift of Super Rare Games. The papers were accessioned by The Strong under object ID 123.791.