Board, table top and strategy games Books
Journey of Something Floral Tumbling Tower Game Stylish Wooden Stacking Game for Family Party Fun
£18.99
Simon & Schuster Everything Scrabble
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£17.10
Adams Media Corporation The Little Book of Mahjong
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£12.34
Adams Media Corporation The Everything Tabletop Games Book: From Settlers
Book SynopsisTabletop and board games aren’t just for rainy days or awkward family events anymore. As the game industry grows, people of all ages are jumping to play “the original social network.”In our ever-increasing technological world, playing old-school games is a welcome retreat from the overexposure to Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and the rest of social media. Over the past few years, board games have become the hot new hobby. Instead of friends sitting around the same table and staring at their phones, they are now either working with or against each other. Millions upon millions of new fans have begun to join their friends in real life for a fun game of Pandemic, 7 Wonders, or Ticket to Ride. The Everything Tabletop Games Book shows how to play some of the best tabletop games in the world, from classic strategy games like Settlers of Catan to great new games like Gloomhaven. Throughout the book, you’ll learn the different genres of tabletop and board games; how to play each game; rules and strategies to help you win; and even where to play online—including new expansions to keep your favorite games fresh and exciting. So gather up some friends, pick a game from this book, and start playing! You’ll be having a blast in no time.Trade Review"A fantastic read and even more so a handy guide for what’s out there to play." —Outright Geekery"Well done." —Game Industry"Pretty darn good." —Geek Nifty"A great and entertaining resource… I found it fascinating." —GeekDad“A well-written and expertly curated assemblage of excellent tabletop games… a warm welcome for those uninitiated to the world of tabletop games. The gorgeous layout and smart organization make it a worthwhile tome for anyone already a fan of the hobby.” —Super Parent“This appeals to gamers of all experience levels and is highly recommended for all libraries with tabletop programming.” —Library Journal“A very useful guide.” —Marooners Rock
£15.29
Adams Media Corporation The Dungeonmeister Book of RPG Trivia
Book SynopsisEnjoy this all-new way to play on game night and between campaigns in this collection of 400 trivia questions all about your favorite RPGs that’s fun or peruse solo or to quiz your friends between rounds.Test your knowledge with The Düngeonmeister Book of RPG Trivia. With questions and interesting details about the history of tabletop gaming, your favorite game genres, and the media and video game connections you know and love, this new trivia book is sure to be a hit for seasoned gamers and newbies alike. Featuring tons of questions to test your nerd cred, including: CHOOSE ONE: In the popular Netflix series Stranger Things, the RPG-playing kids of the main cast routinely contextualize the monsters they encounter with famous creatures of D&D lore. Which of the following creatures have the not utilized as of season 4 as a name for a monster? Vecna Mind Flayer Aboleth Demogorgon <
£11.69
Adams Media Corporation The Ultimate RPG Series Presents Oh Captain My
Book SynopsisJoin the crew and sharpen your role-play skills with this all-new card game of open-ended questions to create an unforgettable story in just thirty minutes from popular podcaster and Ultimate RPG series author James D’Amato.Oh Captain, My Captain! is a short form worldbuilding role-playing game (RPG) that explores heroism and the complicated relationships we have with people we admire. It’s approachable for players who have never tried an RPG before and satisfying for players who have been gaming for years. It’s also compact enough to tell unforgettable stories in just thirty minutes. The game revolves around players drawing from a deck of cards with open-ended questions. Each question players answer helps them learn about their character, their world, their captain, and the complicated relationship they have with a living legend. Players use these answers to make connections between their stories leading up one of three final questions
£14.03
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
Cardoza Publishing Secrets of Winning Roulette: Volume 1
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£12.71
Cardoza Publishing,U.S. 501 Essential Backgammon Problems
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£19.96
Cardoza Publishing Backgammon for Serious Players
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£16.11
Grolier Club of New York The Royal Game of the Goose – Four Hundred Years
Book SynopsisBased on Adrian Seville’s own collection, this book catalogues 71 games featured in an exhibition at the Grolier Club. The book focuses on why the Game of the Goose is special and why it can lay claim to being the most influential of any printed game in the cultural history of Europe. Detailed study of the games reveals their historical provenance and gives unusual insights into the cultures that produced them, providing a rich source for the cultural historian.Trade Review“[The vivid catalogue of] the mind-opening exhibition at the Grolier Club.” -- Edward Rothstein * The Wall Street Journal *
£36.00
Chicago Review Press Pinball Wizards: Jackpots, Drains, and the Cult
Book SynopsisPinball’s history is America’s history, from gambling and war-themed machines to the arcade revolution and, ultimately, the decline of the need to leave your house. The strangest thing about pinball is that it persists, and not just as nostalgia. Pinball didn’t just stick around—it grew and continues to evolve with the times. Somehow, in today’s iPhone world, a three-hundred-pound monstrosity of wood and cables has survived to enjoy yet another renaissance. Pinball is more to humor writer Adam Ruben than a fascinating book topic—it’s a lifelong obsession. Ruben played competitive pinball for years, rising as high as the 80th-ranked player in the world. Then he had children. Now, mired in 9,938th place—darn kids—Ruben tries to stage a comeback, visiting pinball museums, gaming conventions, pinball machine designers, and even pinball factories in his attempt to discover what makes the world’s best players, the real wizards, so good. Along the way, Ruben examines the bigger story of pinball's invention, ascent, near defeat, resurgence, near defeat again, and struggle to find its niche in modern society.
£16.16
Coachwhip Publications Complete Backgammon
£11.83
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Go!Games Brain Building Word Search
Book SynopsisWhen you want to build your mental muscle, these 188 word search puzzles are just what you need.Every search centers on a theme. Know all about music? Try "Rock & Roll Greats," "Golden Oldies," "The Rolling Stones," and "The Beatles." How about food? From "Pizza and Jellybeans" to "Wine," you won''t have a minute to eat or drink. Love language and a good play on words? Linguists will savor solving puzzles like "The English language," "from A to Z," and "Spelling "B" Words." There''s something for history buffs, too, with "Signers of the Constitution," "Great Detectives," and so much more. A perfect option for word-searchers of all ages and skill levels.
£9.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Puzzle Workouts: Word Search (Book Six)
Book SynopsisA challenging collection of word searches to exercise the mind and provide hours of engaged entertainment for those mental muscles—featuring 126 new puzzles and 20 hidden-clues puzzles.Love word searches? Book six of this challenging series by expert puzzler Christy Davis will test puzzlers of all skill levels on mental endurance and puzzling prowess.With 126 puzzles and produced on high-quality erasable paper, searchers will be entertained by themes such as "At the Museum," "National Parks," and "Dynamic Duos." Includes 20 hidden-clues puzzles sure to challenge the most experienced of word searchers.
£10.53
Black Curtain Press Chess Fundamentals
£15.73
WW Norton & Co Word Nerd: Dispatches from the Games, Grammar,
Book SynopsisBeginning his career on a lark as a freelance contributor to SCRABBLE News, John D. Williams fell down a rabbit hole inhabited by gamers, geeks, and the grammar police. For twenty-five years, as the executive director of the National SCRABBLE Association, Williams served as the official spokesperson for the game, and as the middleman between legions of fanatical word-game fans and the official brand. Now Word Nerd takes readers inside the byzantine, dog-eat-dog world of top tournament players, creating a piquant (seven-letter word, 68 points!) work that is part pop-cultural history, part anthropological study. Indeed, what Christopher Guest did for the world of dog shows in his film Best in Show, Williams does for the world of competitive word games in this funny and perfectly observed memoir. As readers will discover, Word Nerd explores anagrams, palindromes, the highest-scoring SCRABBLE plays of all time, the birth of the World SCRABBLE Championship, as well as many of the more colorful figures that inhabit this subculture. Die-hard word fans will find invaluable tips on how top players see their boards and racks to come up with the best play, how they prepare, and the psychology of tournament competition. Those uninitiated in the mysteries of SCRABBLE mania will find a delightful, madcap memoir about all the fun people have with language and how words shape our lives and culture in unexpected ways. Whether reminiscing about past national champions, detailing the controversy over efforts to purge the Official SCRABBLE Players Dictionary of all offensive words, opining on the number of vowelless words that are allowable (cmw for a Welsh deep-walled basin or nth for the ultimate degree), noting how long it takes a word to get into a dictionary, or explaining why there remain more male than female champions, Williams crafts a loving tribute to words and the games people play with them. Word Nerd will fascinate both amateurs and seasoned experts alike.Trade Review"Williams, the first and only executive director of the National Scrabble Association, joyfully and enthusiastically recounts his unlikely 25-year tenure as the official national spokesman for the world-famous word game. …Casual gamers will find this light read to be a fun escape, while avid grammarians and fellow word nerds will devour it in a single sitting." -- Publishers Weekly"For Scrabble fans—and they are everywhere, young and old, male and female—this walk down memory lane with the former National Scrabble Association (NSA) executive director is informative, funny, anecdotal, and bittersweet…. [A]ficionados will treasure this book for its appendixes: ‘offensive’ words; short Q, J, X, and Z words; ‘Important Vowel Dumps’: and more." -- Eloise Kinney - Booklist
£12.99
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
Paizo Publishing, LLC Pathfinder: Elemental Stones Board Game
Book SynopsisTake on the role of an elemental sovereign, shaping the very nature of reality in this fast-moving board game! 2 to 4 players take turns to draft and play colorful (and colorblind-friendly) hexagonal tiles to match specific patterns and meet their own secret objective. With several dozen pattern cards, variable objectives, and a game state that's constantly in flux, you'll never play the same way twice. Simple setup, easy-to-learn rules, and a short play time of around 30 minutes means there's always time for one more game...
£38.24
Paizo Publishing, LLC Starfinder Flip-Mat: Living Starships
Book SynopsisThere’s more than metal in these starships! Ever have the urge to grow your own plant starship? What about finding a space whale and adding some tech to its insides to use to traverse the cosmos? This double-sided map features a pair of living starships that players can claim as their own and pilot through the stars. On one side you’ll find a plant-ship perfect for spacefaring Xenowardens, while the other side contains a technologically modified oma space whale. These compelling, gorgeously illustrated maps work great as memorable backdrops to boarding actions, ship-in-a-bottle sessions, or general starship exploration! A special coating on each Flip-Mat allows you to use wet erase, dry erase, AND permanent markers with ease! Removing permanent ink is easy—simply trace over any permanent mark with a dry erase marker, wait 10 seconds, then wipe off both marks with a dry cloth or paper towel. • 24" × 30" mat • Folds to 8" × 10" • 1" squares on both sides
£14.99
Paizo Publishing, LLC Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Night Market & Shrine (P2)
Book SynopsisWhile the night market might offer comforts and meals, and the trip up the mountain to the remote shrine is scenic, dangers are never far away. This line of gaming maps provides ready-to-use and captivatingly detailed fantasy set pieces for the busy Game Master. The next time your players spend the evening at the local market or head up along the idyllic mountain path, these maps have you covered. With Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Night Market and Shrine, you'll be ready the next time your players seek comfort or enlightenment, only to be ambushed along the way! Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Night Market & Shrine measures 24" x 30" unfolded, and 8" x 10" folded. A Flip-Mat's coated surface can handle any dry erase, wet erase, or even permanent marker. Usable by experienced GMs and novices alike, Pathfinder Flip-Mats fit perfectly into any Game Master's arsenal! On tabletops across the world, the Flip-Mat Revolution is changing the way players run their fantasy roleplaying games! Why take the time to sketch out ugly scenery on a smudgy plastic mat when dynamic encounters and easy cleanup is just a Flip away?
£16.49
Paizo Publishing, LLC Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Planes of Metal and Wood
Book SynopsisStrange new realities await exploration—the Plane of Metal and the Plane of Wood! This line of gaming maps provides ready-to-use and captivatingly detailed fantasy set pieces for the busy Game Master. The next time your players step beyond the traditional elements to explore majestic and deadly new vistas of extra-planar adventure, these maps have you covered. The perfect companion to the new Pathfinder Rage of Elements rulebook, which details the new elemental planes in glorious and terrifying detail! With Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Planes of Metal and Wood, you'll be ready the next time your players go beyond the Great Beyond! Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Planes of Metal and Wood measures 24" x 30" unfolded, and 8" x 10" folded. A Flip-Mat's coated surface can handle any dry erase, wet erase, or even permanent marker. Usable by experienced GMs and novices alike, Pathfinder Flip-Mats fit perfectly into any Game Master's arsenal! On tabletops across the world, the Flip-Mat Revolution is changing the way players run their fantasy roleplaying games! Why take the time to sketch out ugly scenery on a smudgy plastic mat when dynamic encounters and easy cleanup is just a Flip away?
£18.86
Mascot Books, Inc Game Changer: The Story of Pictionary and How I
Book SynopsisIt all began with one small step. Game Changer is the story of how a twenty-three-year-old waiter from Seattle had the outrageous dream of beating industry giants Milton Bradley and Mattel at their own game. With no experience, Rob Angel used his guts, drive, and intuition to create one of the most beloved board games of all time: Pictionary. Rob did it his way. He produced the first 1,000 games by hand in his tiny one- bedroom apartment, disrupted the market by selling to nontraditional retail outlets, and did countless demonstrations at the bottom of the escalator at Nordstrom" "a store with no game department. Anything to succeed. Getting there wasn''t easy; Rob had to navigate his way through production mishaps, cash flow troubles, and countless copycats trying to scratch their way past Pictionary. Still, within three years, Pictionary became the bestselling board game in North America, and shortly after, the world. When Mattel acquired Pictionary in 2001, a staggering 38,000,000 games had been sold in 60 countries. In Game Changer, Rob shares the remarkable inside story of taking Pictionary from simple idea to iconic global brand by breaking rules and breaking records, never giving up or giving in, and working harder when most would walk away all while having the time of his life. Candid and compelling, Game Changer is as much a captivating memoir as it is a blueprint to personal and professional success.
£21.74
Ulysses Press Catan(r): The Official Cookbook
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£24.64
Permuted Press Tortured Cardboard
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£12.34
Independently Published Endgames Made Easy Book 4: Pieces versus Pawns
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£10.76
Lock 'n Load Publishing, LLC. The Ghost Insurgency
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£11.24
Homie and The Dude Ltd The Wandering Tavern
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£35.99
Pop-Up Games Hnefatafl
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£13.19
Pop-Up Games Senet
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£13.19
Everyman Chess Chess Duels: My Games with the World Champions
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£21.21
Orion Publishing Co Royal Bingo
Book SynopsisThis majestically illustrated bingo game features portraits of 64 royal icons from around the world. Spot famous faces like William and Kate, or meet some less familiar figures such as the playboy prince Wenzeslaus of Liechtenstein. Royal Bingo brings a fun twist to the traditional game, with all the European royal families represented, along with some more exotic courts such as Jordan, Brunei and Malaysia. Each royal is further brought to life in the accompanying booklet, which details their personalities, foibles, gaffes and romances. Who will reign supreme?
£20.39
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.
£15.29
Orion Publishing Co Dinosaur Bingo
Book SynopsisPlay bingo with a huge Giganotosaurus, an armour-plated Stegosaurus and many other fearsome dinosaurs in this fun and engaging take on the classic game. Easy to play and full of weird and wonderful creatures, Dinosaur Bingo will engage and delight children for hours. It can be played with three to eight people, making it the perfect game for dino-mad children and their families. Dinosaur Bingo contains 48 illustrated dino chips and a cardboard dino head to store them in, a game board, eight double-sided bingo cards and Jurassic counters for you to mark up your card.
£18.23
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
Orion Publishing Co Jungle Bingo
Book SynopsisIn this fun kids edition play bingo with a gorgeous blue bird-of-paradise, a three-banded armadillo and even the poisonous automeris moth caterpillar. Discover these and many other fascinating and beautiful jungle creatures in this fun and engaging take on the classic game. Contains 48 illustrated animal chips and a cardboard creature''s head to store them in, a game board, eight double-sided bingo cards and jungle counters for you to mark up your card.
£19.20
Orion Publishing Co Farm Bingo
Book SynopsisFarm Bingo is a family-friendly game packed with wonderful farm animals for hours of bingo fun.Beautifully packaged, Farm Bingo is gorgeously illustrated by award-winning illustrator Caroline Selmes the game also includes a booklet with all the things you wanted to know about farm animals. From the farmer, the scarecrow and the tractor to the pigs, chickens, cows and ducks, along with classic crops like sunflowers, corn and pumpkins, Farm Bingo has it all!Farm Bingo comes complete with 48 illustrated chips and a cardboard hay bale to store them in, a game board, eight double-sided bingo cards, and farm counters for you to mark up your card.• FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Easy to play makes Farm Bingo suitable for the whole family, children 3+. Fill your game card first with all the farm favorites. From the farmer, the scarecrow and the tractor to the pigs, chickens, cows and ducks, along with classic crops like sunflowe
£18.23
Orion Publishing Co Wonder Women Bingo
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-play bingo game for children and families
£17.89
Laurence King Poop Bingo
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£16.99
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.
£8.99
Chronicle Books It Flies It Spies
Book SynopsisGet your scoop back to the coop in It Flies, It Spies from Ridley’s Games!Pssst . . . hey, guess what? The pigeons are listening! We know it sounds ridiculous, but it’s true. Have you ever wondered how news outlets get their scoops? It’s all thanks to those flying sources competing to break the next big story. And now, you’re one of them! In this spy pigeon racing game, your mission is to navigate your winged witness along its flight path and back to News Coop where you create the headlines! But beware: watchful drones lie in wait, and your competition will do everything possible to sabotage your journey across London’s skies. You must be prepared to respond in kind, so let’s see what you’re made of. This game is for gossips and people who will do what it takes to win. After all, there’s nothing like a bit of healthy competition. Made for ages 8+, 2–6 players, and the average agent t
£17.00
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 Snail Express
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£19.34
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Backgammon
Book SynopsisRound up friends and family for this ultimate test of strategy (mixed with a little bit of luck)! Backgammon is one of the oldest and most widely played boardgames in the world. Now, with this portable wooden set, you can take the classic with you to find new competitors wherever you go. Keep your wits sharp as you play against the tumble of the dice while attempting to bear off the board. When you're done, simply pack the 30 wooden counters and instructions inside the folding board until you're ready to play again.
£11.93
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.
£12.24
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Dominoes
Book SynopsisThe classic game of dominoes is fun for the whole family! With 28 wooden tiles and instructions inside, all you need to bring is your logic and cunning to win.
£11.93
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Harmonica
Book SynopsisMake toe-tapping tunes and rhythms that resonate with this harmonica. Tuned to the key of C, it's perfect for creating that classic bluesy sound. With instructions and tune sheet included, you've got all you need to play.
£11.93
