Board, table top and strategy games Books
John Blake Publishing Ltd No Free Parking: The Curious History of London's
Book Synopsis'Highly entertaining' - The Times'A hymn book to the London street' - TLSFrom the Roman marching along the ancient Old Kent Road to the rattling newspaper presses of Fleet Street, from Dickensian iron and fog to the neon lights of the twenty-first century, the game of Monopoly has painted London's story across cheerful coloured tiles. But those Monopoly streets live and breathe - they open up whole new ways of thinking about our history. The mobs have taken to our streets. The overlords have taken them back. Wars have spilled out into them. Lovers have snuck around them, and fires have raged through them. In a city of rags and riches, where folk hero Dick Whittington believed the streets were paved with gold, anything could happen - and everything has. You may think you know the history of London. You don't. Or at least, not entirely. This is the story of the capital as you've never, quite, heard it before.
£9.49
Batsford Ltd What It Takes to Become a Chess Master: chess
Book SynopsisSo you're a fairly decent chess player. You compete in tournaments, you play on the Internet. But you would love to make that leap to become a chess master. What do you need to know, how much do you have to practise, and how much of the success of the masters is simply a matter of innate talent, superior brainpower or just good luck? This useful book, aimed at all chess players who aspire to become chess masters, shows you what the masters know and you don't. Written by one of our biggest-selling and best-loved chess authors, in his trademark chatty, accessible but always informative style, this book is filled with practical exercises and test games that will reveal the secrets of how to join chess's elite ranks.
£15.29
THAMES & KOSMOS Thames Kosmos Switch and Signal Cooperative Card
Book SynopsisYou begin the game controlling just a few trains on the tracks and it is easy to make them travel where you like.As more trains arrive you have to plan and coordinate your train schedules. Is the signal green? Where is this train going? Oh no, the switch wasn't set!If your train heads off in the wrong direction, your goods won't arrive on time!Only by working together to schedule and move your trains efficiently, will you and your team of conductors be able to win the game.The two different gameboards, Central Europe and North America, each bring fun challenges to overcome.
£43.20
THAMES & KOSMOS Mazescape Ariadne
Book SynopsisMazescape is a fascinating and intriguing game of labyrinths for one player that guarantees intense brain racking moments as you search for the exit. It is a game you can take anywhere and play time and time again to discover all the different nooks and crannies of the seven maps included.
£999.99
Battlefront Miniatures Ltd DDay Forces in Normandy 1944
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£48.60
Hinkler Books Guess the Doggy
Book SynopsisGet your inner doggy on with this fun and whacky game! The rules are simple in this game for 2, but the process of elimination is dastardly!Each player gets a tray and a pack of cards. They display their cards in the slots on the tray and the youngest player begins … ‘Is your dog wearing a collar?’ If the answer is ‘yes’, the player asking removes all the cards in front of them that do NOT have collars; if the answer is ‘no’, they remove all the cards that DO have collars. The more interesting the questions the more fun you’ll have with the wonderfully inventive and madcap range of canine characters found here - from Fresh Prince to Indiana Bones, Tootsie to Sir Barks-a-lot, these doggies will make you smile and test your skills as you try to win the game and guess that pooch!
£23.99
Quercus Publishing Sweary Bingo A party game for the pottymouthed
Book SynopsisPLAY BINGO AND SWEAR LIKE A SAILOR!WARNING! Contains deeply impolite words, bawdiness and all round ripe languageTHE PERFECT GIFT: ideal for sweary friends and familyGLOSSARY INCLUDED: to explain some more unusual terms and generally raise your swearing gameFOR 3-12 PLAYERS: the ultimate party game for large and small groupsPlay bingo with 64 ridiculous and sublime swear words! Each player gets a game card with 16 random colourful words: the first to complete their board gets to shout BINGO - or something far worse...BOX CONTAINS: A master board, 12 player boards, 64 tiles, 100 counters, Fold-flat tile box, Sweary Glossary
£21.59
Orion Publishing Co Pick a Flower: A Memory Game
Book SynopsisLearn the language of flowers in this blossoming memory game. Match flowers to their uses and meanings, and collect the most pairs to win. From lillies at funerals, to 'flower power' carnations – this fun game is an ideal gift for nature lovers. Pair up the flowers with their typical uses and meanings in this beautiful and simple memory game. To play, place the cards face down and see if you can remember where the matching pairs are located. Collect more pairs than your opponent to win! With all kinds of flowers included – from marigolds in Mexican Day of the Dead displays to Japan's cherry blossom season, and from Van Gogh's Sunflowers to the first flower germinated in space – this fun and educational game is an ideal gift for nature lovers everywhere.
£15.29
Orion Publishing Co Cats & Kittens: A Memory Game
Book SynopsisMatch the cats and kittens of 25 breeds from around the world in this beautifully illustrated memory game. To play, simply place the cards face down and see if you can remember where the mother cat and her kitten are located. Collect more pairs than your opponent to win! With all kinds of breeds included – from the British Shorthair to the Siamese, and from the Maine Coon to the hairless Sphynx – this fun and educational game will appeal to cat lovers everywhere.
£16.19
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Draughts
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£16.20
THAMES & KOSMOS Red Cathedral Contractors
Book SynopsisIn 2020, The Red Cathedral stormed onto the board game scene and quickly became very popular amongst Euro gamers. Red Cathedral Contractors is another fabulous offering from Sheila Santos and Israel Cedrero, with stunning artwork again by Pedro Soto and Chema Roman.
£32.40
THAMES & KOSMOS Robin Hood
Book SynopsisNew adventures await Robin Hood and his companions following King Richard's return. Friar Tuck arrives to aid their tasks with his special skills. But suddenly the west of Nottinghamshire is attacked by strange warriors... and old adversaries will once again be bitter enemies. Can Robin Hood and his friends save King Richard one more time? This expansion contains four new adventures over an even larger gameboard, upon which there is much to be discovered.
£22.79
Ulysses Press Catan(r): The Official Cookbook
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£24.64
Headline Publishing Group Pandemic - The Escape-Room Puzzle Book: Can You
Book SynopsisYou and your team are the only things standing in the way of the deadly diseases that threaten the world. The fate of humanity is in your hands! A pandemic has gripped the globe, endangering not just the health and wellbeing of billions of people, but society and the future of civilization itself. You must guide your team to turn the tide and save the world, but to do so you will have to solve a series of difficult puzzles to decode the diseases, identify their weaknesses and find the cure.The book contains numerous team members and locations familiar to anyone who knows and loves the original board games. Each chapter contains visual cryptic conundrums for you to ponder over, translating the Pandemic game into a thrilling global narrative. Are you ready for this exciting puzzle adventure?
£11.69
THAMES & KOSMOS Bamboo
Book SynopsisEat, Pray, Love... and cultivate bamboo! In Bamboo you take the role of clans that use the fruits of your labour to care for your family and earn happiness points. It's a game of action management and tile optimisation and is both deep and accessible. By placing incense offerings in the temple, you earn the favour of the forest spirits, while at the same time decorating your house and searching for the perfect balance to bring maximum happiness. Dont miss this masterpiece by Devir, inspired by the universe of Bitoku! The newest game from the acclaimed creator of Bitoku, German P Millan and the next title in the Kemushi Saga. Players must keep their house in balance using an innovative game mechanic.
£43.20
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Dominoes
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£13.06
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Harmonica
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£13.06
Turnaround Books Psychogames
£19.15
Orion Publishing Co Monkey Bingo: And Other Primates
Book SynopsisThis family-friendly game is packed with cheeky monkeys and other mischievous primates from all around the world for hours of bingo fun. It features such firm favourites as the ring-tailed lemur and the chimpanzee, one of our closest living relatives, as well as more unusual creatures like the mustachioed emperor tamarin and the tiny, carnivorous western tarsier, whose eyes are as big as its brain and whose head can rotate 180° in either direction. Boasting 64 weird, wonderful and beautiful species, Monkey Bingo is filled with fun facts and glorious illustrations that are guaranteed to delight monkey lovers and novices alike. Mark each species off on your card as it’s called and be the first to shout BINGO!
£19.71
Bloomsbury USA General Orders Sengoku Jidai
£24.00
Orion Publishing Co Tree Bingo
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£24.64
Laurence King Publishing Spot the Bot
Book SynopsisRoll the robot dice and find the bots on the board! These illustrated dice make up the legs, bodies, heads and antennae of 81 different robots for you to find on the board. Collect a counter for every robot you spot first; the player who collects the most counters wins. Who is the fastest? Who can focus their mind the most?
£19.19
TAOC The Art of Conversation All Ages TAOC 1
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£9.65
MIT Press Unboxed
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£26.10
Galison Wild Wobble Wooden Tumbling Tower
Book SynopsisRemove a block and stack it on the top. But be careful-don''t let the tower tumble! Wild Wobble! Wooden Tumbling Tower by Mudpuppy is the perfect family game and fun for all ages, 3-99 years! 40 wooden blocks feature colorful animal faces and nature-inspired patterns for a vibrant addition to game night. Our version of the game includes 4 blocks in a row per level, as opposed to 3 in the traditional game, making it a bit easier for the youngest players. The Wild Wobble! Wooden Tumbling Tower fosters fine motor skills, manual dexterity, patience and focus, as well as decision making for developing minds. Box: 3.25 x 7.75 x 3.25, 8.25 x 20 x 8.25 cm Ages 3-99 Players: 2+ 40 wooden blocks Instructions included
£16.19
MAKE BELIEVE Never Play Bingo with a Tiger
Book SynopsisYou must never play bingo with a tiger... except in this game! Join the playful Never Touch characters in this exciting game, perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Perfect for ages 3-5 years.
£12.23
Running Press,U.S. Dominoes Game Night
Book SynopsisIn this comprehensive guide, a 3-time World Domino Champion breaks down the fascinating history and culture of one of the world's most popular pastimes—and shares how-to instructions for playing 65 different domino games. Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, Dominoes Game Night will teach readers how to play 65 different domino games, including popular variations like Matador, Muggins, Chicken Foot, and Mexican Train. In addition to providing the rules of standard game play, Dominoes Game Night also delves into the 1,000+ year history and culture of the game across the world, and it looks at modern day domino tournaments that are played both in person and online. Also touching on more idiosyncratic domino uses like toppling, Dominoes Game Night introduces readers to the countless benefits of playing Dominoes—like improved memory retention and concentration—while also teaching discipline and bolste
£18.00
Battlefront Miniatures Great War GW 234pg HB
Book SynopsisThe World War One Miniatures Game
£999.99
WW Norton & Co Seven Games
Book SynopsisA group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of whyand howwe play themTrade Review"The games that have preoccupied and fascinated us over millennia tell a story not just about human history but, crucially, about the nature of the human mind. Oliver Roeder’s Seven Games offers a sweeping and provocative tour of the labyrinths into which we so eagerly lose—and so revealingly find—ourselves." -- Brian Christian, author of Most Human Human and The Alignment Problem"Seven Games is exciting and personal – you can sense Roeder’s emotional investment. The book is also built on richly fleshy characters profiled by Roeder – both the human game champions and the AI designers who beat them." -- James Mcconnachie - Times Literary Supplement"A journalist and gaming geek, Roeder’s book is part memoir and part meditation on the way in which overwhelming machine superiority is changing both games and those who play them. His account is perceptive in particular on the oddities of gaming subcultures, most notably those he plays well himself such as Scrabble, where he was briefly one of the 200 or so best players in the US." -- James Crabtree - Financial Times"Illuminating....a fascinating group biography of some of the most popular games of all time....offers powerful insights into why we play games and what we can learn from them....accessible, enjoyable....raises provocative and sometimes unsettling questions about the nature of intelligence and the unintended consequences when machines play better than we do....If you are intrigued by this rare opportunity to pull back the curtain on how humans and computers learn, then you will be richly rewarded." -- The Washington Post"Part memoir and part meditation on how games ranging from chess through checkers to poker have changed in an era when AI-powered computers crush the best human players. Roeder… is especially good on the oddities of gaming subcultures." -- Simon Kuper - Financial Times
£19.94
Workman Publishing Make Your Own Board Game: Designing, Building,
Book SynopsisTabletop board games are having a comeback, and especially within a younger, tech-y audience who enjoys the challenge and opportunity to work in an analog sphere. Game design expert Jesse Terrance Daniels teaches all the fundamentals of game design, from rule-setting to physical construction, along with original illustrations that capture the ethos and energy of the young, contemporary gaming community. Readers will learn the “building blocks” of game design, including game components, rules, and gameplay mechanics, and then how to craft a game, with a variety of examples and design prompts. After completing Make Your Own Board Game, readers are equipped with a broad understanding of game construction and flow and ready to create games that are playable and satisfying, while also expressing the makers’ unique creativity and passions.
£13.29
Homie and The Dude Ltd The Wandering Tavern
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£999.99
Pop-Up Games Senet
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£13.19
Kiseido Publishing Company Close Encounters with the Middle Game
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£19.95
ASMODEE Unlock Star Wars Escape Game
Book SynopsisEmbark on intergalactic adventures within your living room! From the designers behind the worldwide-hit Unlock! series of escape-room-style home games come three thrilling, cooperative missions that put you at the heart of the action in a galaxy far, far away. A free companion app handles organisation and hints while you focus on solving puzzles and completing objectives.
£999.99
Laurence King Publishing Going Going Gone
Book SynopsisFeatured in Artsy''s ''Become a Globetrotting Billionaire Art Collector in This New Board Game''Travel the World. Make private deals. Visit art fairs. Outbid your Friends.THE GREATEST ART AUCTION OF ALL TIMEThirty–six masterpieces are up for auction. Are they bargains to be snapped up or over–hyped drains on your finances? You''ll never know unless you bid! In this board game for up to six players, you travel the world as an art collector scouring the auction houses, visiting art fairs, and making private deals in search of elusive artworks to complete your collection. The winner is the player with the most valuable collection and the most cash in hand at the end of the game.''Masterpieces'' available to bid on in Going, Going, Gone! • Da Vinci''s Mona Leonarda • Edvard Munch''s The Uncontrollable Giggle • Andy Warhol''s Lady Gaga
£22.49
Galison Ludo In Bloom Classic Board Game Set
Book SynopsisDesigned by paper artist Diana Beltrán Herrera, Ludo In Bloom Classic Board Game Set features a full size board game decorated with soothing colors and butterflies. The sturdy game board folds down into a 9” square box for convenient storage designed for both beauty and function! • 2 Piece Box: 9.13 x 9.13 x 1.97”, 232 x 232 x 50 mm • Full Color Game Board: 17.5 x 17.5”, 445 x 445 mm • 16 Wooden Game Pieces • 2 Standard Dice • Game Instructions
£18.36
Galison Pizzasaurus Shaped Box Game
Book SynopsisFor dinosaur and pizza-loving kids-Pizzasaurus is the slap-tastic topping matching game. This original game for 2-4 players, ages 4+, includes 33 cards, a wooden die, and 3 shaped pizzasaurus tiles. To play, players roll the die and try to match the pizza toppings to collect cards. If a player flips a card that matches a pizzasaurus tile, all players race to be the first to slap the matching tile. This fast-paced and humourous game also has added educational value highlighted on the back of the box, including matching skills, concentration, reaction time, and hand-eye coordination. Box: 6.25 x 7.75 x 1.5, 16 x 20 x 4 cm Ages 4+ Players: 2-4 Instructions included Includes: 33 cards, 1 wooden die, 3 shaped pizzasaurus tiles
£13.49
Galison JeanMichel Basquiat Ludo Classic Board Game
Book SynopsisThe Jean-Michel Basquiat Ludo Classic Board Game from Galison is a classic ludo board game featuring iconic work by Jean-Michel Basquiat. The game includes 16 wooden pieces, and dice. Includes 16 wooden pieces, 2 dice and game instructions. Full size and full color game board folds down into a compact 9 x 9 box. Reproductions and captions of the 4 works are included on the back of the box.
£19.80
Orion Publishing Co Jane Austen Bingo
Book SynopsisA PERFECTLY DIVERTING GAME OF BINGO! From the Bennet sisters to the Woodhouses, fill your bingo card with all of Austen's most memorable characters as you race to collect worthy suitors, notorious cads, accomplished young ladies and renowned gossips. This fine game is the perfect pursuit for afternoon tea parties and agreeable gatherings - just don't be afraid to shout 'Bingo, good sir!'.AUSTEN FANS UNITE! - Whether you're a fan of Austen's novels or partial to an on-screen adaptation, everyone will love getting together for a gamePLAY AND LEARN - this bingo set comes with one game board, 12 game cards, 64 tokens and 200 counters, plus a booklet packed full of Jane Austen trivia.SOMETHING TO TREASURE - this is a quality product made to last, with bespoke illustration and sleek and stylish packaging, making it the perfect gift for Jane Austen fansEXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES - part of the bestselling bingo series for enthusiastic board gamers. Other games in the series include Agatha Christie Bingo, James Bond Bingo, Cat Bingo, Dog Bingo, Monkey Bingo, Ocean Bingo and Royal BingoLAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books
£24.00
Pop-Up Games Hnefatafl
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£13.19
Chronicle Books Squirrel Jump
Book SynopsisA counting game for sneaky squirrels!Jump, jump, jump from one mushroom to the next! Use your counting skills to jump your squirrels along the path to reach their nesting tree. But watch out for the sneaky squirrels on the other team who will try to make you fly!Squirrel Jump from Petit Collage combines counting and problem-solving skills with a sweet woodland theme to create a game that kids can learn from and the whole family will enjoy. Move squirrels along the mushroom path by the number of jumps shown on their sides. If you land on a mushroom that is already occupied by the other team’s squirrel, then you can take their spot and send them flying back to the start! Perfect for 2 players—or more if you play in teams—and ages 4 and up, this game includes 8 wooden squirrel counters, 6 wooden mushroom stands, 6 flight tokens, 2 wooden nesting tree bases, and English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish instruct
£14.40
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Draughts
Book SynopsisChallenge a worthy competitor and let the tournament commence! The key to mastering the family-favourite game of draughts is practice, and with this portable wooden set, you can take the fun with you wherever you go. Use logic, strategy, and ingenuity to capture your opponent's pieces while defending your own to win. When you're done, simply pack the 30 wooden pieces and instructions inside the folding board until you're ready to play again.
£12.96
Chronicle Books Lucky Ladybugs
Book Synopsis It’s a race to get your friendly ladybug to the flower first in Lucky Ladybugs from Petit Collage!Simply roll the die to fly your ladybug across the board toward their flowery home. Your garden friends are here to help, especially the adorable aphid who gives you an extra turn. But watch out for the cheeky frog who will jump in the way of your journey! The first player to get their ladybug back home wins. Perfect for 2–4 players, ages 4+, this game furthers communication skills, deepens understanding of cause and effect, and encourages cognitive development through decision-making. Inside the box, you’ll find four wooden ladybug characters, a wooden flower, wooden die, gameboard, and English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish instructions. The game is plastic-free with everything made using FSC paper and wood, and the packaging is printed using 75% recycled materials and vegetable inks. <
£12.96
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Backgammon
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£16.20
Magic Cat Publishing Baking Bingo
Book SynopsisDiscover all kinds of delicious foods from around the world from sourdough to bagels and croissants to crumpets. Mark them off on your game card and... BINGO! Contains 48 superbly illustrated food chips, one game board, 8 double-sided game cards and 150 brightly coloured counters, as well as a leaflet containing fun trivia and games for the baked goods featured.
£19.19
Magic Cat Publishing Lets Go On a Nature Hunt
Book SynopsisPlayers take it in turns to flip over tiles showing seasonal things, from rabbits in spring to ice creams in summer, squirrels in autumn to hot chocolate in winter. If they match the pictures on their nature hunt list, they add it to their card. The winner is the first player to fill their card with all the items on the list and complete the nature hunt!This board game teaches word and image recognition with all your favourite characters from Brown Bear Wood an ideal game for 2-4 players.
£15.65
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Undaunted Reinforcements Revised Edition
Book SynopsisIn North Africa, the Long Range Desert Group are a thorn in the sides of the Italian forces, disrupting vital lines of communication and striking at strategic targets ranging far and wide. In Normandy, US forces brace against a German counterattack, determined to maintain their foothold in the region. The fighting is intense and the outcome hangs on a knife-edge. With everything at stake, you desperately need reinforcements!Undaunted: Reinforcements is a modular expansion that introduces a range of new rules, scenarios, and units. Unleash the might of the German and American tanks and see how your new squad options fare against them in Undaunted: Normandy, or make use of mines, assault aircraft, and other new units as you attempt to outfox your opponent in Undaunted: North Africa. Whether you have only one or the other, you'll be able to play Undaunted for the first time in a four-player mode, or test your mettle in a solo mode by Dávid Turczi and
£38.26
THAMES & KOSMOS Thames Kosmos Ubongo 3D Puzzle Game Family Games
Book SynopsisStretch your mental muscles into the third dimension! In this version of Ubongo, the hit puzzle game, players race to place three-dimensional blocks so they fit perfectly in a specific area on a puzzle card and completely fill a designated three-dimensional space. Each time you win, you collect colourful plastic gems; the player with the most valuable collection of gems at the end of the game wins.
£47.87
