Questions & Answers

Do the different figures represent a specific rank within the RCMP?

Yes, each figure in the game represents a specific rank within the police force. Some examples are:

The 8 Pawns from each side hold the Corporal Rank
The 4 Knights hold the Rank of Staff Sergeant
The 2 Kings hold the highest Rank of Commissioner

Which figurine represents the Rook?

The Rook is represented by the Mountie with the musical horn.
Which figurine represents the Bishop?

The bishop is represented by the Mountie with the rifle over his shoulder.
Why are there no female RCMP members in the set?

There were no female mounties in the NWMP.

RCMP Trivia

Q. When did the RCMP start accepting application from women for regular police duties?
A. May 23, 1974.

Q. The son of which British author served on the North West Mounted Police?
A. Francis Jeffrey Dickens, son of famous British author Charles Dickens,was a member of the North-West Mounted Police from 1874-1876.

Q. When and where was the last dog sled patrol held?
A. The year was 1969, in the Yukon Territory.

Q. How much were the first members of the Mounted Police Force for the Northwest Territories paid?
A.75 cents per day for sub-constables, $1.00 for constables.

Q. Who was the force's first permanent Commissioner?
A. George A. French.

Q. When did the first regimental badges began to appear on the uniforms of the North-West Mounted Police?
A. 1876.