Board, table top and strategy games Books
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. <
£12.24
Chronicle Books First Bingo Game Animal Friends
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£16.20
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Backgammon
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£16.20
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Dominoes
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£13.06
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Harmonica
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£13.06
Chronicle Books House of Novelties Draughts
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£16.20
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
Et Alchemy Lab Ltd How to Play Chess: 2 BOOKS IN 1: Beginners Guide
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£21.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Escape the Murder Express
Book SynopsisEverything you need to to host your own escape room with added murder mystery twist
£15.44
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.
£14.44
Batsford Ltd A to Z Chess Tactics: Every chess move explained
Book SynopsisAn indispensable reference book of chess moves, perfect for any chess player, beginner or club player. This A to Z of chess tactics provides an explanation of all the key terms and jargon used in chess so you can understand them and put them into practice in your own game. From Castling to Zugzwang, from Underpromotion to Zwischenzug. Written in a clear and informative style, the book features a large section with Illustrative games from past chess masters and grandmasters which show the relevant chess definition in action. Plus there are exercises that illustrate the tactic defined – these test you on your ability to recognize the tactics learned, as that is how they will appear in a match. The exercises teach you how to seize the opportunities before they disappear as well as avoiding traps your opponent may leave. Useful for all chess players, this is an essential read for those looking to improve and understand the game better.
£16.19
Orion Publishing Co Dog Bingo
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 breeds of dog from around the world. Spot all kinds of dogs – from the tiny chihuahua to the noble Great Dane, from the sleek saluki to the dreadlocked Hungarian puli, mark them off on your card and bingo! Dog Bingo brings a fun and educational twist to the traditional game as players learn the names and colourings of both their favourite breeds and weird and wonderful exotic dogs. Contains 64 superbly illustrated dog tokens, one board, 12 bingo cards and brightly coloured counters for you to mark up your card, as well as a leaflet containing basic information and a few quirky traits for all of the dogs featured.
£23.99
D&B Publishing Improve Your Backgammon Mindsports
£12.34
Everyman Chess Excelling at Technical Chess: Learn to Identify
Book Synopsis"And the rest is a matter of technique" is an annoyingly common phrase used in chess literature. The implication from the author is that the task of converting a typically winning position into a full point or converting a drawing position into half-a-point is relatively straightforward. However, as all of us practical players realize, it's not always a simple as this, and many hard-earned points are wasted through "a lack of technique". In this valuable book Jacob Aagaard aims to solve this perennial problem. He arms readers with several endgame weapons that every strong technical player has in his toolbox. These include important skills such as schematic thinking, domination, preventing counterplay, building fortresses, and utilizing zugzwang. These tools are illustrated in deeply analyzed games containing numerous different themes. A serious study of this book will ensure that readers need no longer need fear the word "technique"! *Ideal for club and tournament players *Includes all the principal tools of technique *Written by an experienced endgames expert
£15.29
Everyman Chess Starting Out: Modern Benoni
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£13.49
Everyman Chess Starting Out: Attacking Play
Book SynopsisIn this instructive and entertaining book, James Plaskett, very much renowned for his attacking prowess over the chessboard, presents readers with all the necessary skills and belief to launch successful offensives against unwary opponents. Using illustrative games, Plaskett reveals how to convert all types of advantages, such as a lead in development, a better pawn structure or a safer king, into fully blown attacks.
£13.29
Everyman Chess Starting Out: Alekhine Defence
Book SynopsisIn this easy-to-read guide, openings expert John Cox goes back to basics, studying the essential principles of Alekhine's Defence and its numerous variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips, and warnings to guide improving players, while key strategies, ideas, and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.
£14.24
Turnaround Books Psychogames
£19.15
Baker Street Studios A Sherlock Holmes Monopoly: An Unofficial Guide
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£15.19
Spark Furnace The Kingdom of Wyrd
£12.84
Spark Furnace The Demon's Claw
£10.99
Spark Furnace Doomwalk
£12.84
Filament Publishing Ltd Chess: Problems, Play & Personalities
Book Synopsis"In the dimension of reviving the mystique and wonder of chess, it is all too easy for those engaged in the rough and tumble of chess combat to overlook the mystery and infinite aesthetic profundity of its intellectual and iconic ethos. One example stands out... Barry has encountered many of the greats in person and across the board. Barry's insights into the relationship between Staunton pattern pieces, pawns and Masonic Symbology are worthy of a new Dan Brown novel. So, in this book, prepare to follow a Tour d'Horizon, a veritable Smorgasbord of chess information, artistic connections and inspirations combined with a mentally stimulating journey throughout the diverse ramifications of chess, art, culture and its place in the canon of civilised virtue." Raymond Keene OBE, International Chess Grandmaster, Chess Correspondent of The Times
£14.39
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.
£17.99
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.
£14.39
Laurence King Dog Day Out
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£12.74
Clyde & Cart Press The Board Game Book: Volume 2
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£21.85
Russell Enterprises 212 Surprising Checkmates
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£8.80
Russell Enterprises 1001 Winning Chess Sacrifices and Combinations
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£17.95
Pointed Leaf Press Georgian and Victorian Board Games: The Liman
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£49.50
Wakefield Press A Short Treatise Inviting the Reader to Discover
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the ancient Japanese strategy game of Go by Oulipo members Pierre Lusson, Georges Perec and Jacques Roubaud Written by a mathematician, a poet and a mathematician-poet, this 1969 guide to the ancient Japanese game of Go was not only the first such guide to be published in France (and thereby introduced the centuries-old game of strategy into that country) but something of a subtle Oulipian guidebook to writing strategies and tactics. As in the Oulipian strategy of writing under constraint, the role of structured gameplay (within literature and without) proves to be of primordial importance: a means of moving outside an inherent system, of instigating new figures of style and meaning, new paths toward collaboration and new strategies for filling a space: be it the space of a terrain, a blank page, a white screen or a freshly stretched canvas. Translated for the first time, this treatise outlines the history of Go, the rules for playing it, some central tactics and strategies for playing it and overcoming the threats posed by an opponent, general information and trivia, and a glossary that ranges from Atari (check) to Yose (the end of a match). Pierre Lusson (born 1950) is a French mathematician and musicologist. With Jacques Roubaud, he helped introduce the game of Go into France. Georges Perec (1936–82) was a French novelist, essayist and filmmaker whose linguistic talents ranged from fiction to crossword puzzles to authoring the longest palindrome ever written. Winner of the prix Médicis in 1978 for his most acclaimed novel, Life A User’s Manual, Perec was also a member of the Oulipo, a group of writers and mathematicians devoted to the discovery and use of constraints to encourage literary inspiration. One of their most famous products was Perec’s own novel, A Void, written entirely without the letter “e.” Jacques Roubaud (born 1932) is a French poet and mathematician, a former professor of mathematics at University of Paris X and a member of the Oulipo group. His many books translated into English include The Great Fire of London, Some Thing Black, The Form of a City Changes Faster, Alas, than the Human Heart and The Loop.
£12.34
Boss Fight LLC World Of Warcraft: Boss Fight Books #12
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£13.49
Russell Enterprises Music and Chess: Apollo Meets Caissa
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£22.46
Russell Enterprises Sabotaging the Sicilian, French & Caro-Kann with
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£17.95
Random House USA Inc Stress Relieving Animal Designs: Adult Coloring
Book Synopsis"Our favorite coloring book company." – The Skimm The runaway bestseller, as featured in Forbes, Time, USA Today and The Washington Post! The beloved bestseller returns in the Celebration Edition, with beautifully re-designed aesthetics and an enhanced cover. Features 30 animal patterns with creatures great and small from jungles, seas, sands and savannahs all around the world, lovingly reproduced with industry-leading quality. Heavyweight, artist-grade paper provides an unmatched coloring experience and allows for experimentation with different media.
£12.74
Random House USA Inc Stress Relieving Cats: Adult Coloring Book,
Book SynopsisBlue Star Coloring, the team behind multiple national best sellers, brings the special Celebration Edition of Stress Relieving Cats the adult coloring book featuring everyone’s favorite furry, purring Zen masters. A variety of breeds, poses and styles ensures you’ll find your relaxation inspiration everyday! Heavyweight, artist-grade paper provides an unmatched coloring experience and allows for experimentation with different media. Join millions of adults all around the world who are rediscovering the simple relaxation and joy of coloring!
£12.74
Random House USA Inc Dia De Los Muertos: Day of the Dead and Sugar
Book SynopsisExperience the rich, intricate visual designs of Mexican folk art in Dia De Los Muertos: Day of the Dead and Sugar Skull Coloring Book! This special Celebration Edition features over 25 beautifully detailed patterns to color, allowing you to relax and de-stress while celebrating the Day of the Dead. Starkly traditional and ornately modern, Dia De Los Muertos includes: • Intricate sugar skulls• Calavera and Mexican folk art designs• Special heavy-weight paper• Perforated edges for easy removal and framing• Full color designs• Colorable bookmarks• 5x7 frameable cutouts• Numerous beautiful designs to honor our ancestors and celebrate life
£11.69
Random House USA Inc Scripture Coloring Cards: Color, Share, and
Book SynopsisFrom the illustrator who brought you Beauty in the Bible: Volume 2 comes Scripture Coloring Cards! These double-sided cards feature uplifting verses paired with beautiful, colorable art to bring you a moment for reflection. Once they are colored you can stick them in your purse for an occasional reminder of the beauty of Scripture, give them to a friend to brighten their day, or use them to practice verse memory. No matter what you choose to do with them, these small, simple cards will inspire joy!
£8.54
Random House USA Inc Life Is Sweet: An Adult Coloring Book
Book SynopsisCelebrate the good life with this fun, inspirational coloring book from chalk artist Shannon Roberts! This premium book features removable 8x10 and 5x7 designs printed on thick artist-grade paper, perfect for framing. Life is Sweet features some of your favorite phrases like: • Home Sweet Home• Be Silly, Be Honest, Be Kind• Have A Zest For Life• and many more!Roberts combines beautiful chalk art and cute themes in this unique chalkboard coloring book. Color with high quality art supplies including colored pencils, markers and gel pens.
£11.69
Random House USA Inc Millennial Loteria
Book Synopsis"You need this Millennial Loteria for your next game night." -Latina Magazine "Loteria cards got a genius millennial makeover." -The Chicago Tribune OMG, can you even? Millennial Loteria is a hilarious and insightful parody of the classic "Mexican Bingo" game called Loteria, but this time, it's like way more millennial. Born from the viral Instagram account @MillennialLoteria, this game reimagines La Dama as La Feminist, El Catrin as El Hipster, and Las Jaras as La Hashtag. Filled with nostalgia and ironic humor, it's guaranteed to make your next fiesta be lit AF. So grab your bitcoins, get a couple of your fave followers together, and prepare to yell "Yaaaaasssssssssss, Millennial Loteria!" Each set includes: - 46 cards - 10 boards - 80 bitcoin tokens - and a collectible Millennial Loteria pin!Trade Review"You need this Millennial Loteria for your next game night." -Latina Magazine "Millennial Loteria se ha vuelto un icono de la sociedad actual latina y un hit en Instagram" -Cosmopolitan Magazine Mexico "Loteria cards for Millennials exist and they are too perfect." -PopSugar.com "Someone made loteria for millennials and it's for sure gonna sell out fast." -Vivala.com "Perfect for the woke generation." -HipLatina.com "This guy gave Loteria the millennial makeover they deserve" -Huffington Post "All hail Millennial Loteria, the brilliant rendition of the game created by Mike Alfaro." - HelloGiggles.com "Loteria cards got a genius millennial makeover" -The Chicago Tribune "A witty, introspective, and at times, critical version of the game that many Latinos grew up loving." -Remezcla.com
£23.39
Russell Enterprises Attacking the Strongpoint: The Philosophy of
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£19.96
Russell Enterprises The Exchange French Comes to Life: Fresh
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£20.80
Russell Enterprises The Sicilian Four Knights: A Simple and Sound
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£19.96
Russell Enterprises Cognitive Chess: Improving Visualization and
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£19.96
Russell Enterprises The Immortal Games of Capablanca
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£19.96
Russell Enterprises The Scotch Game: A White Repertoire
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£19.96
Russell Enterprises The Last Ruy Lopez: Tales from the Royal Game
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£17.95
Russell Enterprises Double Trouble Scandinavian Style: Two
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£19.96
