Indoor games Books
HarperCollins Publishers The Holly Jolly Christmas Quiz Book
Book SynopsisFestive fun for all the family!Do you know Which band has had the most Christmas number ones? How many cover versions of All I Want for Christmas' have been recorded? Which Christmas song is the most popular single ever released?Can you Identify a classic Christmas song from a line sung backwards? Fill in the blanks of iconic Christmas film lines? Guess the Christmas film from the critic's review?Get ready to beat your friends and family in a game of festive charades, discover the joys of Christmas-song Mad Libs, test your competitive side with a game of Who's in Santa's Bag?, have a good old-fashioned Rockin' Robin team quiz, indulge in some merry drinking games; or escape with a Jollyword Puzzle. You'll soon have Christmas all wrapped up!You'll find hours of festive fun inside to make sure everyone has a very Holly Jolly Christmas!
£9.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Su Doku for Dummies
Book SynopsisSu Doku For Dummies offers more puzzles than any other book available.Trade Review"...invaluable hints on the strategy of the new numbers game, as well as 240 puzzles of varying difficulty, it's indispensable for fans..." (Western Daily Press, Saturday July 9th 2005) "...gets you going with the basics and reveals the code for solving these puzzles along with some insider tips on the world of hidden doubles and triples..." (Nottingham Evening Post, 23 July 2005) "...the handy paperback features easy-to-follow instructions to help you master Su Doku. As well as strategy tips there are 240 puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty." (Scotland's Weekly News, 6th August 2005) "...invaluable hints on the strategy of the game as well as 240 puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty..." (Great Barr Observer, 5th August 2005) "...perfect for addicts and newcomers alike...invaluable hints on game strategy..." (Helensburgh Advertiser, 22nd September 2005)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Su Doku Strategy 3 Chapter 1: Simplifying Su Doku 5 Chapter 2: Taking Su Doku Up a Notch 17 Part II: Su Doku Puzzlemania 27 Part III: The Answer to Your Problems 269
£7.59
The University of Michigan Press Mortal Kombat
Book SynopsisTraces Mortal Kombat’s history as an American product inspired by both Japanese video games and Chinese martial-arts cinema, its successes and struggles in adapting to new market trends, and the ongoing influence of its secret-strewn narrative world.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: ABACABBChapter 1: Ludic Precursors and Generic InnovationsChapter 2: Cinematic Influences and Cultural PoliticsChapter 3: Mortal Kontroversy; or, Dispatches from the Console WarsChapter 4: Imitation, Derivation, and ReinventionNotesGlossaryMortal Kombat LudographyBibliographyIndex
£23.70
Oneworld Publications The Tetris Effect
Book SynopsisIn the dying days of the USSR, battlelines have shifted from spycraft to the cut-throat capitalism and it’s intellectual property, not state secrets, that are to be bought, sold, stolen and fought overTrade Review'The definitive telling of one of the most fascinating stories in videogame history.' -- Wired‘A great read on a game that has hypnotized my brain and probably yours too.’ -- Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple'From its launch in 1984 [Tetris] created a generation of gamers drawn by its irresistible block-stacking brilliance...The story of its conception is just as addictive; think courtroom dramas and global intrigue, all relayed in Ackerman's bewitching prose'. * Monocle *'Fascinating' * Sunday Herald *‘How [Tetris] came to the West is a remarkably complicated cloak-and-dagger story…The Tetris Effect is full of fascinating facts.’ * Spectator *‘The Tetris Effect is a page-turning, block-stacking, globe-trotting thriller/history book, covering the epic creation saga of one of the greatest video games ever made or played.’ -- Ernest Cline, author of Ready Player One‘The Tetris Effect explains how one guy in Russia with one little game ended up creating a global business and cultural phenomenon... Ackerman tells the story of the first and quintessential start-up.’ -- Douglas Rushkoff‘Tetris broke social, cultural and technological boundaries in a way that nobody, including the meek Russian researcher who designed the game, could have predicted. Ackerman pieces the story together with flair and diligence in a brilliant account of the video game that everybody from the Soviet government to Japanese moguls wanted for their own.’ -- Simon Parkin, author of Death by Video Game and contributing writer, New Yorker.com‘The author provides a meticulous accounting of the rise of “Tetris”…For those fascinated with the way video games are created and intrigued by the history of early computers, the book will provide great entertainment, just like the game…An all-inclusive history behind one of the most popular video games ever.’ * Kirkus Reviews *‘Ackerman doles out intrigue worthy of Robert Ludlum or Tom Clancy. It’s a behind-the-Iron Curtain nail-biter.’ * LA Review of Books *
£10.44
Ebury Publishing Adventures for Bored Adults: Games. Challenges.
Book SynopsisTHIS BOOK IS A MUST-HAVE FOR: staycationing, holidaying, hen or stag dos, parties, office fun, quiet days in. Adventures for Bored Adults will help you beat the boredom with these 100+ hilarious solo and group games, competitive challenges, fun activities and relaxing treats.Whether you're with friends or family, on the move or at home, alone or in a group, it's your ultimate guide to a good time. Never a dull moment again.FEATURING: Bounce the Egg, Spaghetti Scrabble, Pick a sinner, the Gym Bunnies challenge, Morse Inspector, Ransom Devil, Secret Streaking and many more.
£8.54
Headline Publishing Group Escape from the Gallery: An Entertaining
Book SynopsisThis is the perfect book for fans of Journal 29, and those who want to re-create an exciting escape-room experience in their own home!You are Adam Parkinson, an intrepid journalist who has recently been employed by the time-travelling Wexell Corporation. Adam is invited to an unusual art gallery, filled with objects and artworks donated by a mysterious figure. It will be up to you to help Adam unravel the mysteries of the Gallery, and you will travel from Ancient Egypt to Victorian England – and beyond – to do it. And, quite possibly, to save the world!Escape from the Gallery is an immersive escape-room experience that provides a visual feast as well as a tricky puzzle adventure. Featuring artworks ranging from Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to Mexican masterpieces, you will need to solve visual riddles and discover the hidden secrets that lie within the artworks if you want to figure out what is going on, and why this might be the most important visit to a gallery you have ever made.Table of ContentsIncludes 6 rooms that include more than 50 artworks and puzzles for you to enjoy. The pieces travel through time from the ancient world to the Renaissance and right through to the modern day, providing a whirlwind tour through art history as well as an exciting puzzle experience.
£11.69
Headline Publishing Group Mensa's Most Difficult Number Puzzles: Prove your
Book SynopsisProve your logical and arithmetical prowess by solving the exceptionally tricky problems in Mensa's Most Difficult Number Puzzles. This full-colour book features a huge variety of numerical conundrums that are certain to test even the most adept of puzzlers. Some puzzles – such as sum skyscraper and calcudoku – will test your mental maths, while others – such as touchy and bridges – will provide a trial for your logical and lateral thinking. Are you up to the fiendish challenge?Table of Contents200 difficult puzzles of a variety of different types, all focussing on logical and numerical reasoning. Questions include both classic and bespoke mathematical and logic puzzles. Puzzle artworks and full-colour illustrations are included throughout.
£13.49
Dialogue Who Darts Wins
Book SynopsisTake a flight into the dart-side of life with the ultimate darts gift book - it''s game on in this fascinating and entertaining companion to the sport, whether you''re a seasoned darts enthusiast or can''t tell ''The Nuke'' from ''The Bomb''.From the back rooms of Stoke-on-Trent to jam-packed audiences at Alexandra Palace, darts'' remarkable transformation from pub game to primetime TV calls for an essential go-to guide to the modern game. This sharp and witty handbook dives deep into the sport and its champions, as well as shining a spotlight on callers and commentators, the game''s unique place in British culture, and so much more.Answering important questions you might never have thought to ask, such as, ''is it possible to recover from a nasty bout of dartitis?'' and ''why do darts players wear so much nylon?'', Who Darts Wins! takes aim at the secrets, the science and the slingers of the darts world - this is the game revealed as never before!Writ
£14.44
Chronicle Books Have You Ever Sexy Edition
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£16.20
Tuttle Publishing Go More Than a Game
Book SynopsisShotwell has long written about the ancient Chinese board game that continues to gain popularity throughout the world. Here he introduces it to new players, beginning with exercises on the small student board (9x9). He also discusses its history and philosophy. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portl
£12.59
John Murray Press Play and Win Mahjong Teach Yourself
Book SynopsisThis is an essential handbook for anyone new to the game of Mahjong. It takes you from the very beginning - learning the rules, choosing a set (or playing online) to advanced advice on strategy and gamesmanship. Each stage of play is clearly explained with diagrams and instructions and with plenty of practical examples to help you learn. Full coverage of the basics of scoring, settlements and penalties will help you become a true master of the game.Table of Contents : 1. The Mahjong Set : 2. Preliminaries : 3. Playing the Game : 4. Scoring and Settlement : 5. Special Hands : 6. Infringements and Penalties : 7. Elementary Strategy : 8. Advanced Strategy : 9. Mahjong for 2, 3, 5 or 6 players : 10. Chinese Official International Rules : 11. American Mahjong : 12. Japanese Mahjong : 13. Other Variant Forms : 14. Mahjong Cards : 15. Mahjong on Computers and the Internet : 16. History
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 14
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThis supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills.Selected by The Times'' Crossword Editor, Richard Browne, this original collection will challenge even the most experienced crossword buff.The ultimate and only jumbo cryptic crosswords available, these puzzles will allow you to give the grey matter a real workout. With unique grids of 23 x 23 squares (in comparison to the standard 15 x 15 grid), they require serious word power and cryptic puzzling skill.Put your linguistic prowess to the test with these quality puzzles from the Times' crossword writers.
£10.44
Ebury Publishing Bellies and Bullseyes
Book SynopsisBellies and Bullseyes is simply the greatest account there will ever be about the sport of darts - as told by one of its most legendary characters - Sid Waddell. It mixes Sid''s own personal journey from the coalfields of the North East with the entire history of the sport. What is revealed is a hilarious yet epic Darts Babylon, covering every significant event and every character to walk the oche from Eric ''The Crafty Cockney'' Bristow to Phil ''The Power'' Taylor.In words as ripe as his commentaries, Sid brings an authentic whiff of fags, hard drink, hot tungsten and moist polyester to the whole cabaret. Sid has been friend and confidante to most of darts'' stars over the years as well as being instrumental in the game''s progress himself. Nobody is equipped to tell the story quite like he is. From the early days of hustling in bars and the 1960s money-race pub competitions that spawned the likes of John Lowe and Leighton Rees, to ITV''s brilliantly daft Trade ReviewWonderful * The Times *Sid Waddell's commentaries are the black puddings of sports reporting, savoury, hot and bursting with blood and guts -- Nancy Banks-Smith * Guardian *We are lucky to be alive in the era of Sid -- Giles Smith * Daily Telegraph *Entertaining ... an enjoyable and important read from the man who has been at the heart of many of the great moments in the history of the sport * Independent *A fascinating, well-structured, readable and at times hilarious history of modern darts * Darts World *
£16.14
Ebury Publishing Open In Case of Emergency: 501 Games to Entertain
Book SynopsisStuck indoors? This book is your saviour.Turn to a bumper 501 simple and accessible games and activities to keep your whole family amused for hours, if not days.Inside, in the garden, in the car, for all family sizes and ages - this book covers all the best classics you might have forgotten how to play, like stuck in the mud and the alphabet game, and introduces brand new games too. No fancy equipment needed, just easy to follow instructions. This book has everything you need to keep everyone happy.
£9.49
Shambhala Publications Inc A Book of Surrealist Games
Book SynopsisThis delightful collection allows everyone to enjoy firsthand the provocative methods used by the artists and poets of the Surrealist school to break through conventional thought and behavior to a deeper truth. Invented and played by such artists as André Breton, Rene Magritte, and Max Ernst, these gems still produce results ranging from the hilarious to the mysterious and profound.
£14.44
Paizo Publishing, LLC Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Giantslayer Poster
Book Synopsis Evil giants plague the treacherous Mindspin Mountains, and only your player characters stand into the way of their conquest! Three massive, lavishly illustrated poster maps set the scene for the popular Giantslayer Adventure Path, creating a must-have collection for that or any mountainous campaign. Maps include the frontier town of Trunau, a vast overview of the Mindspin Mountain region, and a giant player-oriented map of a frost giant village, presented as an isometric drawing of the settlement's defenses and layout. Whether you're looking for a small, fortified town or a mysterious regional map to inspire adventure, these beautiful maps are the perfect resource to bring gigantic inspiration to your campaign. Price Includes VAT.
£20.56
Batsford Ltd 500 Chess Questions Answered: for all new chess
Book SynopsisAn insightful new book that is perfect for newcomers to chess inspired by Netflix's Queen's Gambit. Written by one of the best chess communicators in the business, chess master and chess journalist Andy Soltis divulges practical advice and explains technical terms that chess books often overlook. From learning how to train your mind with chess information to choosing the best chess opening, dip in and out of this invaluable guide to improve your chess in a minutes. Chess questions answered in this book include: Is there a best way to study chess? How do I know if I have a natural talent? How important is chess memory and how can I train mine? How long should I think before choosing a move? Is there a proper way to think? Can I think like a chess computer? How do I develop chess intuition? Don't try to swallow too much information in one sitting. Dip in and out of these great chess questions to better understand the game and let the improvement happen incrementally.
£13.49
Batsford Ltd Fabiano Caruana: 60 Memorable Games
Book SynopsisFollowing on from the enduring success of one of the most important chess books ever written, Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games, and the recently released Magnus Carlsen: 50 Memorable Games, celebrated chess writer Andrew Soltis delivers a book on Fabiano Caruana, the Grandmaster set to rival current world champion Magnus Carlsen. This book details Caruana's remarkable rise from chess prodigy to one of the best chess player in the world, exploring how he acquired the skills of 21st-century grandmaster chess over such a short period of time. This book dives into how he wins by analysing 60 of the games that made him who he is, describing the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one.Trade Review‘This will doubtless be identified as the definitive account of how a remarkable pre-teenager decided to became a professional chess player at the tender age of 12 and then went on to achieve one of the greatest winning streaks in chess history.’ ‘Soltis has reached new heights with these two new books … the notes provided are pithy, enlightening and accurate’ Raymond Keene, The Article ‘”Fabianistas” will delight in this splendid collection … a treasure’ Don McKim, chess.com ‘There is a lot to ponder and much to relish in this excellent book. Soltis has long been a fine guide to the opaque paradoxes and anomalous beauty of modern chess, and in this stellar games collection he is on song again.’ The Caissa Kid Blog ‘An excellent book from a highly respected author recommended for competitive players of all standards, for connoisseurs of fine chess, and for all interested in chess culture.’ British Chess News
£15.29
Headline Publishing Group Gin of Thrones: Cocktails & drinking games
Book Synopsis"Everything's better with some wine in the belly." - Tyrion Lannister, the self-proclaimed "God of Tits and Wine". You're not likely to sit on the Iron Throne or ride a dragon into battle against a horde of undead wights, but that doesn't mean you can't get into the Westerosi spirit - quite literally! Gin of Thrones is the ultimate cocktail book for Game of Thrones fans. Alongside 50 recipes are eight drinking games - one for each season - that can be played while watching the epic show. What do we say to the god of drink? Yes, please! Cocktails include: Mother of Dragon (Fruit) Shaken not Lannistirred The Drink That Was Promised Valor Mor-Guinness Robin Arryn's MilkshakeTable of ContentsIncludes 50 Game of Thrones-inspired cocktails and bar snacks with ingredients and instructions alongside humorous serving suggestions and descriptions. There are also eight entertaining drinking games – one for each season – that are designed to be played while watching Game of Thrones.
£9.49
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed STET Dreyers Game of English
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£17.99
Chronicle Books Sexy Dare or Double Sexy Dare
£15.31
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 15
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThis supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills.Selected by The Times'' Crossword Editor, Richard Browne, this original collection will challenge even the most experienced crossword buff.The ultimate and only jumbo cryptic crosswords available, these puzzles will allow you to give the grey matter a real workout. With unique grids of 23 x 23 squares (in comparison to the standard 15 x 15 grid), they require serious word power and cryptic puzzling skill.Put your linguistic prowess to the test with these quality puzzles from the Times' crossword writers.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 7
Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword is a super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as The Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch!The clues are also a little more testing than the daily times2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, and provide hours of entertainment.
£10.44
Idea & Design Works The Best of The Beauty of Horror: Another
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£18.24
Headline Publishing Group The Puzzling Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Ten
Book SynopsisSherlock Holmes may be the world's greatest detective, but he needs your help. Join the renowned sleuth and his assistant Dr Watson as they travel across Victorian England, encountering mysterious crimes along the way. Using just Watson's illustrated case notes, can you unravel the twists and turns of each remarkable story?After reading ten original cases, you will need to solve baffling questions such as:• Who murdered the High Court judge, and why? • How did the Baker Street Irregulars know the warehouse robbery was an inside job? • And did the stonemason really die in a climbing accident?Are you up to Sherlock's challenge?
£13.49
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Mindfulness Activity Book: Colouring and
Book SynopsisThis large-format activity book contains a wealth of creative, mindful pursuits and puzzles to soothe the mind and enable you to park any worries and stresses and focus on the moment.Mindfulness is the practice of bringing our attention to the present moment without judgement or evaluation – which sounds as if it might be easy but isn’t. Scientifically proven to reduce anxiety and depression, improve concentration, even improve the immune system, enabling us to fight off diseases, training our brain to live in the moment is crucially important to our mental and physical health and wellbeing. In The Mindfulness Activity Book Dr Gareth Moore presents creative challenges that will help you focus on yourself and live in the moment. Featuring over 120 fantastic puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dots, crosswords, spot the difference, hanjie, sudoku and more, as well as colouring pages, this book is perfect for any adult who loves a challenge but also craves a creative outlet that allows them to use their artistic and inventive side too. With the help of this book, you will find that taking time for yourself and concentrating on an activity has real therapeutic, mindful benefits, as it allows you to recharge your batteries and better cope with the stresses we all face every day.Take time for yourself, focus your thoughts and feel the proven benefits of being in the moment.
£11.69
Batsford Ltd 1000 Checkmate Combinations
Book SynopsisThis truly outstanding book, first published in Russian in the 1970s and regarded as a classic, contains everything you need to know about how to deliver checkmate. 1000 Checkmate Combinations contains a wealth of elegant and sophisticated chess tactics as well as systematic and effective instruction. Each chapter covers a different piece or combination of pieces that is able to deliver checkmate, and provides illustrative templates for just about every mating formation. By working through the book, readers will develop their ability to recognise the potential for checkmate, as well as the know-how to execute one.Clearly written and beautifully organised, it will appeal to all chess players but particularly club players.
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 6
Book Synopsis100 puzzles from The Times adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those who'd like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues.Appearing Monday to Friday in the puzzle pages of Times2, this crossword has a reduced 13x13 grid size and reduced difficulty too, the intention being to encourage people to take their first steps in tackling cryptic crosswords. And also to cater for those of us who have limited time to devote to our favourite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of time.
£999.99
Running Press Desktop Soccer
Book SynopsisGoooal!Now you can bring all of the fun and excitement of the soccer pitch to your desktop with this miniature set that you play with your fingers! Everything you need to play: Includes soccer 'pitch' mat, 2 goals, 2 pairs of soccer cleats for your fingers, 1 mini soccer ball Book included: With a brief history and rules of the sport, profiles of famous players, trivia, and more in this 32-page fully illustrated miniature book Unique gift: Perfect for soccer lovers of all ages
£8.39
Running Press Desktop Hockey
Book Synopsis* Everything you need to play: Includes hockey ice rink mat, 1 mini hockey stick, 1 goal net, 2 goal pads for your fingers, and 1 mini puck* Illustrated Mini Book: Includes a 32-page, 2 x 3-inch miniature book with a brief history and rules of the sport, trivia, and more * Unique gift: Perfect for hockey fans of all ages
£8.97
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Day of the Dead Coloring Book
Book SynopsisCelebrate the beautiful tradition of honoring loved ones with the Day of the Dead Coloring Book. From beautiful altars called ofrendas to sugar skulls and marigolds, the joyful celebration of the Day of the Dead is widely recognized throughout the world. Color the gorgeous illustrations in Day of the Dead Coloring Book and explore your creative side. Beginners and experienced artists alike can find hours of enjoyment from coloring these beautiful designs. Features: More than 120 coloring pages featuring ornate sugar skulls, artistic florals and altars, and more! Beautiful line-drawn art An intricate meditative pattern to color on the back of each page No artistic experience is necessary to color these detailed designs. Get started today! Chartwell Coloring Books is t
£8.80
Hodder & Stoughton Word Play
Book Synopsis''No matter how eloquently a dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his parents were poor but honest.'' Only words can do that. Words are magic. Words are fun.Join Gyles Brandreth - wit and word-meister, Just A Minute regular, One Show reporter, denizen of Countdown''s Dictionary Corner, founder of the National Scrabble Championships, patron of The Queen''s English Society, QI, Room 101,Have I Got News For You and Pointless survivor - on an uproarious and unexpected magic carpet ride around the awesome world of words and wordplay.Puns, palindromes, pangrams, Malaprops, euphemisms, mnemonics, acronyms, anagrams, alphabeticals, Tweets, verbiage, verbarrhea - if you can name it, you should find it here, along with the longest, shortest, wittiest, wildest, oldest, latest, oddest, most interesting and most memorable words in the English language - the richest, most remarkable languagTrade ReviewWill amuse children aged five to fifty and beyond. * Times Literary Supplement *
£11.69
Adams Media Corporation Bored Games: 100+ In-Person and Online Games to
Book SynopsisThere’s nothing worse than inviting people over and having nothing planned for them to do. With The Best Party Game Book Ever you can make sure that never happens again! This book has everything you need to make your next get together a success! With 100 classic party games, including ice breakers, truth or dare variations, races and relays, trivia games, contests of strength and speed, minute challenges, and so much more, you can avoid awkward small talk and get your guests laughing, interacting, and having fun in no time!Trade Review“A party planner’s best friend.” —Daily Mom
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Great Family Days In: Over 75 Ideas for Rainy
Book SynopsisWet weekend? Home for half-term? Great Family Days In has got you covered with over seventy-five tried and tested activities that make the most of spending quality time together. From Achievable Art and Whizzy Easy Science to Screen-Free Game Time, chapters are organized to help you easily find inspiration for activities that will fill your day with fun. Whether you’re creating your very own melted-crayon masterpiece or blizzard bottle, or conducting your first FamFest or mini Olympics, Great Family Days In is a one-stop shop for ideas, showing that you don’t need fancy plans or money to keep your family entertained at home.These beautifully illustrated activities do not require any specific skills or hard to get resources. From thirty-minute time-fillers to ideas to last the whole afternoon, activities can easily be adapted to suit any age, interest or timescale, making it easy to enjoy and relax into the process of creating and building memories together, whatever the outcome.In March 2020, Claire Balkind, also known as The What Now Mum, founded the hugely popular Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas Facebook page which quickly amassed an engaged following of more than a million people. There, she and the community she helped build share fuss-free games, crafts, challenges and more that will keep children and adults of all ages entertained.
£13.49
Ebury Publishing Games for Bored Adults: Challenges. Competitions.
Book SynopsisWhether you're on lockdown with your family, partner, or flatmates: Games for Bored Adults is packed full of gaming inspiration to liven up any dull situation. Why not play human Buckaroo with a sleeping stranger, take on the After Eight challenge, or laugh in the face of pulled muscles in the ultimate ‘Cereal Killer’ game? Challenge your family, indulge your competitive streak and prove yourself the undisputed victor in a whole range of funny and imaginative games for every occasion.
£7.44
Pitch Publishing Ltd Darts Greatest Games: Fifty Finest Matches from
Book SynopsisDarts fans, you require...this book! With help from the sport's biggest names, Matt Bozeat tells the inside story of darts' 50 greatest games. The book includes exclusive interviews with 16 world champions - including Michael van Gerwen and Phil 'The Power' Taylor - who relive the back-and-forth drama of their greatest ever moments on the oche. Here are classic matches such as those between Taylor and Ray van Barneveld and, further back, darting duels involving legends like Eric Bristow, Jocky Wilson, John Lowe, Leighton Rees and many more. The secrets behind Taylor's darts domination are revealed, Andy 'The Viking' Fordham tries to remember the night he won the world championship, and other revelations include why being brainy won't make you a good darts player! Darts' Greatest Games follows the sport's story from its 'thud, sweat and beer' beginnings on television in the 1970s up to the present, including the rise of van Gerwen.
£15.29
Canongate Books The Pattern in the Carpet: A Personal History
Book SynopsisIn The Pattern in the Carpet the award-winning and beloved writer Margaret Drabble explores her own family story alongside the history of her favourite childhood pastime - the jigsaw. The result is an original and moving personal history about remembrance, growing older, the importance of play and the ways in which we make sense of our past by ornamenting our present.Trade ReviewEngrossing . . . Blends family history and reflection with social and cultural history to reveal the novelist's passion for jigsaws . . . Moving and candid . . . Fascinating * * Observer * *A mature overview of a lifetime spent fitting objects together in various ways before breaking them up and beginning all over again * * Guardian * *Touchingly human and often wise . . . a book with such enthusiasm for its subject matter that it makes you long to embark on your own jigsaw * * Telegraph * *Throws poignant light on the difficult jigsaw of human life - and on how to shed harmful thought patterns and reassemble them into something less destructive -- Anita Sethi * * Independent * *Part memoir, part rigorously researched historical perspective, Drabble's book is a multi-layered look at jigsaw puzzles and their role through the ages for society, individuals and herself; it's also a charming homage to Drabble's beloved Auntie Phyl, who passed her lifelong love of jigsaws on to Drabble * * Publishers Weekly * *Gently illuminating . . . An evocative study in memory and the techniques used to reconstruct it . . . A dab hand at fiction and editorship comes through once more, this time with a chockablock memoir fitted under the rubric of pastimes * * Kirkus Reviews * *
£10.44
Octopus Publishing Group Rude Games: Naughty Fun for Grown-Ups
Book SynopsisTime for you and your partner to get hot under the collar with this saucy, sexy collection of naughty games for adults Even if your sex life is already dynamite, you’ll find plenty of rude and raunchy fun inside this book to get your pulse racing and your pleasure centres tingling. Don’t settle for a “vanilla” time – go on a “Pleasure Hunt” for some “Good Vibrations” and get “Wet ’N’ Wild” while you’re at it! These and many more super-stimulating games are included in this little volume, perfect for stashing in your bedside drawer next to the lube. With delightfully detailed instructions – including a “You Will Need” list, Naughtiness Rating and Raunchy Rules – these games will take you on an erotic journey from Flirty Fun to Sex-Rated and along all the delicious avenues in between. Other game categories include: Sex for All Seasons Eat Me! Lights, Camera, Action Let’s Get Physical Holiday Hot Spots It’s fun, it’s flirty and guaranteed to rock your boat – however you fly your flag.
£6.99
Heel-Verlag GMBH Iconic Objects Made From LEGO® Bricks
Book SynopsisIn his latest book, Joachim (Joe) Klang presents the reader with a fascinating choice of exclusively designed LEGO® models, featuring cool, classic objects that everyone will recognise. All these iconic objects are presented through exploded views, giving LEGO® fans an impression of how they are put together, so they too can create iconic objects such as the Polaroid® camera, the Nintendo® Gameboy or the Rubik's cube using their own collection of bricks. More LEGO® model books are also available from the author including: Bricks and Tricks ISBN 9783958437623 Tips and Tricks ISBN 9783958434790
£17.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Weed Coloring Book
Book SynopsisWeed Coloring Book is the very thing consumers need as more states and countries decriminalize and legalize the use of cannabis, with its long history in films, music, and pop culture.
£9.11
Chartwell Books The Route 66 Coloring Book
Book SynopsisGet your (creative) kicks on Route 66—with these coloring pages! Follow along, from Chicago to LA, as this coloring book takes you to famous sites along the 2,400-mile route. Nicknamed “the Mother Road” by John Steinbeck in The Grapes of Wrath, Route 66 is filled with history, nostalgia, and quirky roadside attractions. An artery of transportation, an agent of social transformation, and a remnant of America’s past, Route 66 was built in 1926. By the late 1930s, it wound its way from the shores of Lake Michigan, across the rolling hills of the Missouri Ozarks, through the open plains of Oklahoma, to the open ranch lands of Texas, over the enchanted mesas of New Mexico, to the Mojave Desert. It finally ended in the “land of milk and honey” on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Over the past century, iconic sites and kitschy images from along the Route have woven their way into the collect
£9.11
Chronicle Books Think Faster
Book Synopsis Think Faster from Ridley’s is the party game where we give you the answers! Seriously. All you need to do is remember them . . .Teams go head-to-head over three rounds in this fast-paced trivia game. With each round, the answers stay the same, but the clues get harder until they’re down to only one word. Your team has 30 seconds to get through as many cards as possible, so everyone needs to think fast if you want to win. But you must pay attention when it’s the other team’s turn, too, because the more answers you remember, the greater your chances of scoring big next time! This Mini Edition of our bestselling classic, Think Fast, offers a faster, more portable game, ideal for on-the-go fun. And you asked, we delivered: the cards can be used as an expansion pack for the original game, too! Great for a crowd, Think Faster is made to be played with friends and family. It’s suitable for ages 13+, 3 or more players, and has an average 15-minute gameplay. At Ridley’s Games, we like to make Good Clean Fun that’s as kind to the planet as it can be, so this set is printed using FSC paper and soy inks. How to Play: Teams go head-to-head over three rounds in this fast-paced trivia game. With each round, the answers stay the same, but the clues get harder until they’re down to only one word. Your team has 30 seconds to get through as many cards as possible, so everyone needs to think fast if you want to win. But you must pay attention when it’s the other team’s turn, too, because the more answers you remember, the greater your chances of scoring big next time. The team with the most points at the end of three rounds wins! Who It’s For: This game is great for a crowd of friends, family, random people on a train, whoever!What's Inside: 140 game cards, scorepad, pencil, and English instructions
£10.80
Chronicle Books Even More Drawsome People
Book Synopsis Ever wondered what Khloe Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston would look like drawn together as one person? Have you pictured Elle Woods and Lionel Richie’s wedding? And just how many people can you draw in a minute? Find out in Even More Drawsome People from Ridley’s Games!In this hilarious drawing game, you’ll attempt to recreate some of the world’s most famous faces. You can use stick figures, symbols, scenes, and props, so there’s really no drawing talent required. Plus, with a huge range of people and characters to choose from, anyone can join in! This Mini Edition of our bestselling classic, Drawsome People, offers a faster, more portable game, and there’s no need for a die, so it’s perfect for on-the-go fun. And the character cards can be used as an expansion pack for the original game, too! Made to be played with friends and family, it’s suitable for ages 11+, 3–10 players, and has an average 15-minute gameplay. At Ridley’s Games, we like to make Good Clean Fun that’s as kind to the planet as it can be, so this set is printed using FSC paper and soy inks.How to Play: Get the most points by creating side-splitting scribbles and guessing your way to victory! Everyone takes a Drawsome card with four people or characters named on it, then one player reveals a Challenge card to determine what you will all be doodling in this round. It could be one character, two characters, a wedding, a mash-up, or a sprint! You have one minute to complete the challenge, then hold up your drawing for everyone else to see. Not an artist? Don’t worry! You can use stick figures, symbols, scenes, props, basically anything but words to represent the person you’re drawing. And anyway, no one can create gallery-worthy artwork in one minute. If someone correctly interprets your masterpiece, you both get a point! If no one guesses, don’t worry—you have two more rounds to score. The player or team with the most points at the end of three rounds wins! Who It’s For: Made to be played with friends and family who don’t take themselves too seriously!What's Inside: 70 Drawsome cards, 6 Challenge cards, drawing and scoring pad, 4 HB wooden pencils, and English instructions.
£10.80
Octopus Publishing Group Quick on the Draw
Book SynopsisChallenge your friends to an evening of side-splitting silliness with Quick on the Draw, a super-speedy drawing game designed to test your doodling abilities. Perfect for parties, hen or stag dos, and hanging out with friends, this game of hilarious, ridiculous and scandalous sketches will keep you entertained all night long.
£10.25
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 12
Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.A super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.This Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as The Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch!The clues are also a little more testing than the daily times2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, and provide hours of entertainment.
£10.44
Running Press Glow n Bowl
Book SynopsisBring a beloved pastime to your desktop with a glow-in-the-dark twist! This striking kit includes a bowling lane, lights and music, pins, and a bowling ball. Whether you call it midnight bowling or another name completely, bring the fun and excitement of Glow ''n'' Bowl right to your desk. Kit includes: 11 bowling lane with glow-in-the-dark features and flashing lights and music 6 pins Bowling ball Mini book with history and rules of the game
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Sun TwoSpeed Crossword Book 8
Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.Test your general knowledge with 80 two-in-one cryptic and coffee time crosswords from Britain's bestselling newspaper, The Sun.The Sun is Britain''s bestselling daily newspaper, with over 3.5 million copies sold every day. This makes The Sun Two-speed Crossword Britain''s favourite daily crossword puzzle.There are two sets of clues for each crossword, one set cryptic and the other a little easier, but the answers for both are the same. So, if you struggle with the cryptic clues, you can use the Coffee Time Clues to help you complete the puzzle.Or, if you are in a hurry, you can just use the simpler Coffee Time Clues.Clearly laid out with both sets of clues adjacent to the grid across a double-page spread, and all the solutions at the back of the book, The Sun Two Speed Crossword Book 8 will appeal to those wanting a fun and informative break from office or home chores, or a more stimulating intellectual challenge.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Shag Marry Avoid
Book SynopsisEveryone's favourite game of dilemmas, in a handy pocket book, perfect for parties and goodie bags!Ryan Gosling, Idris Elba or Benedict Cumberbatch?Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin or Boris Johnson?Your boss, work spouse or office rival?This rapid-fire game is perfect for any party or gathering and once you start playing, you won't want to stop! From historical figures to film stars, music idols to secret crushes, we provide the options the decisions are up to you So get to know your friends/family/colleagues a little better with the ultimate game of choice no passes allowed!
£5.99
