Indoor games Books
Batsford Ltd Magnus Carlsen: 60 Memorable Games
Book SynopsisFollowing on from the long success of one of the most important chess books ever written, Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games, renowned chess writer Andrew Soltis delivers a book on today's blockbuster chess player Magnus Carlsen. Magnus Carlsen has been the world’s number one player for more than a decade, has won more super-tournaments than anyone ever and is still in his prime. He is the only player to repeatedly win the world championships in classical, speed and blitz chess formats. This book details his remarkable rise and how he acquired the crucial skills of 21st-century grandmaster chess He will defend his world championship title this autumn and if he wins, it will set a record of five championship match victories. This book take you through 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‘For those readers interested in familiarizing themselves with the games of Magnus Carlsen, this book’s chronological presentation of many of his best games will definitely be worth a read’ -- American Chess Magazine‘Soltis has reached new heights with these two new books … the notes provided are pithy, enlightening and accurate’ -- Raymond Keene * The Article *
£14.44
Chaosium Pulp Cthulhu TwoFisted Action and Adventure
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£40.46
Headline Publishing Group The FIFA Football Puzzle Book: Tackle More than
Book SynopsisThe FIFA Football Puzzle Book is an exciting puzzle challenge for every fan who has ever thought they could do better than the eleven out on the pitch. You enter the competition as your country's star player, with your side battling in the qualifying stages of the FIFA World Cup. It is up to you to lead them to qualification and – dare you dream it? – even to lift the trophy.There are 120 original football-themed puzzles to tackle that take you from the training pitch and talking tactics in the dressing room to the exciting action of match day. Answer them all in time and correctly, and you can become a FIFA World Cup hero.Table of ContentsMore than 100 themed puzzles based around all aspects of the game, from the action on the pitch, to refereeing decisions, league-position based conundrums and Spot the Ball puzzles.
£12.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Think You Know It All? Genius Edition: The
Book SynopsisSo you’re good at the pub quiz ... you always have the right answer ... you’re known for the depth and breadth of your knowledge ... well, why not put those skills to the test with Think You Know It All? Genius Edition.In this fiendish and at times infuriating book of general knowledge questions, you’ll find a vast range of topics are covered, to give you a real challenge on subjects from maths to history, music to literature, cinema to sport. With all sorts of different types of question to keep you on your toes (and all the answers at the back for when you need them) this book will give you entertainment and be head-scratchingly annoying in equal measure ...... But then that’s the thing about knowledge: if you know the answer, it’s easy!
£8.99
VR DISTRIBUTION Shenanigrams The Mega Mischievous Word Game
Book SynopsisSHENANIGRAMS is a mega-mischievous, tile-based word game that all ages will LOVE! EASY TO LEARN, IRRESISTIBLY FUN. It's travel-friendly and the perfect grab-and-go game to keep everyone entertained for hours. SUPER COMPETITIVE, HIGHLY ADDICTIVE. Battle head-to-head in a nail-biting race to build, tag and steal words from your opponents using stealth, strategy and wordy wickedness. Be the first to use all your tags and shout SHENANIGRAMS!. KIDS, TEENS & ADULTS WILL BE HOOKED! Fantastic fun for anyone aged 8+. No need to be a Shakespearean wordsmith - this game can be as simple or strategic as you decide to make it. Like great wine, it gets even better with time! AN AWESOME GAME FOR 2-6 PLAYERS. It can be hard to find great games for 2+ players. That's why Shenanigrams has been designed to be just as fun for 2 players as it is for larger groups! KIND ON THE PLANET. Shenanigrams is 100% carbon neutral, and the creators have strived to make it as environmentally friendly as possible while
£21.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Crossword Book 11
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesGive your memory a workout and hone your general knowledge with 80 definition-style puzzles from The Times2 section.Containing 80 definition-style puzzles all reflecting the T2''s unique style, and encompassing a wide range of topics from geography, to literature, history and culture, this collection will test your word power and boost your general knowledge to boot.Compiled by the T2 Crossword Editor and taken from the T2 section of The Times, these quick accessible puzzles are utterly absorbing and addictive, yet concise enough to be completed on the move.With clues that are satisfyingly skilful and solutions helpfully provided at the back of the book, Times T2 Crossword Book 11 is guaranteed to entertain your brain.Previously published as The Times T2 Crossword book 11.
£7.59
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 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.
£7.59
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
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!
£6.93
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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
Penguin Books Ltd The Cypher Files
Book SynopsisTHE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR WANNABE SPIES: AN INTERACTIVE PUZZLE BOOK FROM THE CREATOR OF THE BESTSELLING CULT PHENOMENON, JOURNAL 29!In this brain-bending interactive game, you''ll solve puzzles on every page, and obtain keys to move forward by submitting answers online. To solve each puzzle, you''ll need to think outside the book.You are an agent of CY.P.H.E.R., the secret international agency working on ''unsolvable'' code-based cases. Called upon to investigate cryptic clues discovered in the wake of a series of mysterious disappearances, the clock is ticking to crack the codes before it''s too late.To escape this book, you must write, draw, search, fold and cut pages, explore virtual escape rooms and think laterally to identify the perpetrator and solve the mystery.All you need to play is a pencil, a pair of scissors, an internet connection, and a curious mind.Trade ReviewI can guarantee no one - and I do mean no one - has ever seen or completed a puzzle book quite like this. * Popwrapped *'Completely unique... a really fun interactive puzzle book you just won't want to put down!' * PopWrapped *'A step ahead of its predecessors ... Kudos to Dimitris Chassapakis' * Escape Room Addict *'Great puzzle book! It was really fun and made me forget about the world!' -- Megan Amram, writer, The Good Place and Parks & Recreation on Journal 29
£13.49
MIT Press Ltd The WellPlayed Game
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£22.50
Random House USA Inc Go for Beginners
Book SynopsisGo is an ancient, subtly beautiful game of territory. But with its nearly endless possibilities and challenges, it is more than just another game; it is a way of life for tens of millions of players throughout the world. Embodying four thousand years of Oriental thought and culture, go is the oldest game in the world still played in its original form.Go is the kind of game that one can learn in a day—and spend a lifetime perfecting. It is more art than science: in order to surround and capture the opponent's territory, one needs intuition, flexibility, and acute perception combined with a sharp analytical mind. Each player is a partner in an exercise of coexistence; each player needs the other for self-enlightenment and for enjoyment. But then, too, go is a game whose strategy has been compared to the tactics of guerilla warfare. Go can be all things to all people; it is simple, elegant, and unexpectedly beautiful.This book contains an introduction; a brief e
£12.75
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
John Wiley & Sons Inc Backgammon For Dummies
Book SynopsisA comprehensive and fun guide to Backgammon! Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world, the origins of which date back some 5000 years - and it's still going strong. It enjoyed a huge resurgence in the 1970s, and then again in the 1990s with the popularity of the Internet, where millions of people play tournaments online every day.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Starting and Playing the Game 7 Chapter 1: Tackling the Basics of Backgammon 9 Chapter 2: Playing the Game 21 Chapter 3: Looking at Basic Backgammon Tactics 35 Chapter 4: Making the Opening Move 55 Part II: Handling the Middle Game 75 Chapter 5: Upping the Stakes by Doubling 77 Chapter 6: Progressing to Advanced Doubling 93 Chapter 7: Planning Tactics for the Middle Game 107 Chapter 8: Discovering Strategies 119 Part III: Bearing Off (The Last Lap) 137 Chapter 9: Bearing Off without Contact 139 Chapter 10: Bearing Off Against Contact 147 Part IV: Varying the Play 157 Chapter 11: Looking at Complex Endings 159 Chapter 12: Entering the Chouette 177 Chapter 13: Playing Tournament Backgammon 191 Chapter 14: Using Computers and Online Play 213 Part V: The Part of Tens 229 Chapter 15: The Ten Commandments of Backgammon 231 Chapter 16: Ten Useful Backgammon Resources 243 Index 247
£11.69
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
Dover Publications Inc. Emanuel Lasker The Life of a Chess Master Dover Chess
£12.31
Dover Publications Inc. Fun with Hand Shadows
Book SynopsisClear visual instructions for creating 28 delightful images from a popular 19th-century picture book: goose, deer (with antlers), birds, bunny, dog, elephant, tortoise, and other engaging creatures, along with often hilarious snippets of verse by zany 20th century humorist. Engaging book recalls a pastime that has delighted children and adults for generations.
£4.98
Penguin Young Readers Craft Beer Mad Libs Adult Mad Libs
Book SynopsisLight, hoppy, and bursting with flavor, Craft Beer Mad Libs goes down easy.Grab a pint of your favorite brew and settle down with Craft Beer Mad Libs. Featuring 21 fill-in-the-blank stories, this Mad Libs pairs nicely with a local IPA, a stout porter, or a macro-brewed pitcher of NOUN.
£5.99
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed STET Dreyers Game of English
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£17.99
Penguin Young Readers Doodle Days Over 100 Creative Ideas for Doodling
Book SynopsisSimple and fun doodle ideas and inspiration for anyone who loves to draw, sketch, or journalWhether you're into journaling, drawing, or both, this delightful guide will provide creative ideas and simple instruction for doodling to your heart's content. Artist and author Jane Maday presents basic techniques, step-by-step instructions, and a world of ideas for drawing animals, flora and fauna, seashells, shapes, and more. The perfect way to add whimsy and fun to any sketchbook, journal, or bujo page, these doodles will make you smile and help you express your creativity, one adorable little doodle at a time.
£12.75
Random House USA Inc The Holly and the Ivy
Book SynopsisGet into the spirit of the Christmas season with this beautiful coloring book for adults filled with festive illustrations and holiday-inspired quotes from beloved writers, songs, and Scripture.With candles in the windows, lights in the trees, stockings over fireplaces, and the sound of bells in the air, Christmas really is one of the most wonderful times of the year! In the midst of Christmas shopping, party planning, and event hosting, this coloring book offers a beautiful and festive way to meditate on the wonder and joy of the season. Each beautifully illustrated page features an original design from a talented artist that illustrates a corresponding quote.Features include: 45 large format 9.75 x 9.75 (25x25cm) pages with perforated edges for easy removal and display High quality, bleed-proof, bright white paper stock—heavy enough to use pencils, pens, or markers Quotes from the Bible, Christmas songs, and a vari
£17.54
Random House USA Inc Tricks with Your Head Hilarious Magic Tricks and
Book Synopsis“Mac King is a god.” —Penn and TellerTricks with Your Head is the world’s greatest (and only) collection of hilarious, mystifying, and sometimes repulsive magic tricks that you can perform with your very own head.If you’ve only thought of your head as a receptacle for so-called higher learning, or as a structure for keeping your haircut from falling into your body cavity, rejoice! Now you can use that ten-pound meatball between your shoulders as a source of ribald entertainment. Best of all, when you learn to perform a head trick, you can never be caught without your prop.Mac King and Mark Levy have perfected the ultimate mix of head games (literally) in this clever illustrated volume that teaches you how to:* Make your head disappear* Penetrate your skull with a drinking straw * Make a french fry vanish up your nose* Read someone’s mind* Jab a fork in your eye
£11.69
Frances Lincoln The London Cabbies Quiz Book Pit your wits
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£11.24
Batsford Ltd Easy Guide to Defensive Signals at Bridge
Book SynopsisThe book will enable readers to use, recognise and understand all the standard defensive signals used in bridge and to gain an awareness of alternative methods.
£10.79
Penguin Books Ltd The Canterbury Puzzles
Book SynopsisFor the mastermind who has what it takes to solve the tricky conundrums from Britain''s first and greatest puzzle master.---------------------------------------Solve the puzzle of The Mystery of Ravensdene Park . . . trace the route of the butler, the gamekeeper and the two anonymous guests and the key to the mystery will reveal itself.---------------------------------------Decipher the riddle of The Frogs'' Ring for The Merry Monks of Riddlewell . . . ---------------------------------------At The Squire''s Christmas Puzzle Party ascertain just how many kisses had been given Under the Mistletoe Bough . . . ---------------------------------------First published in 1907, Dudeney''s The Canterbury Puzzles is a classic of the genre, based on characters from Chaucer''s Tales. The book contains 114 puzzles suitable for young enthusiasts, recreational mathematician
£13.49
Galison You Domino It Domino Game Set
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£36.86
Pan Macmillan Teach My Dog To Do That TV Tie in
Book SynopsisJoin Jo-Rosie Haffenden and Nando Brown, the animal trainers from ITV’s Teach My Pet To Do That, as they reveal how any dog can learn new tricks.This simple, practical guide will have you and your pooch mastering the basics of trick training in no time and opening up a whole new world of fun for both of you. Whether they’re shy and retiring, or love the limelight, in Teach My Dog to Do That, there’s something for every type. Trick-training is a great way to get to know your dog better, deepen your bond and help keep them keep fit and stimulated. Full of hints, tips and photographs and taking you from the very simplest training fundamentals to show-stopping tricks like Dog Yoga and Tidy Your Toys, the only limit to where you end up is your imagination.
£9.49
Running Press Finger Breakdancing
Book SynopsisFollowing the success of other successful finger mini kits, from Thumb Sumo to Finger Soccer, comes another fun activity or sport you can amazingly do with just your fingers-finger breakdancing! This old skool kit includes everything you need, including an instructional mini book, mini kicks for your fingers, cardboard mat, and boombox that plays fresh beats.
£8.47
Running Press Desktop Cornhole
Book SynopsisAlso known as bean bag toss, cornhole is a popular, family-friendly lawn game in which players take turns throwing bags of corn at a raised platform with one hole in the far end. A common companion to tailgates and backyard BBQs, this mini kit will allow anyone to enjoy this favourite pastime right at their desk!
£8.47
Running Press Book Publishers Running Press Naughty Truth or Dare
Book SynopsisLooking to add a little spark to a date night in or a gathering of your closest friends? Crack open Naughty Truth or Dare for dozens of juicy prompts to get the party started!Close your eyes, draw a card, and let the naughty fun begin.Kit includes:- 52 truth cards- 52 dare cards- 1 instruction card
£9.99
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
£8.47
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
£9.05
Running Press,U.S. Little Book of Video Games 70 Classics That
Book SynopsisA source of inspiration and nostalgia, The Little Book of Video Games is a lighthearted collection of 70 of the most iconic and influential classic video games. From arcade favorites like Pong, Pac-Man, Galaga, Dragon''s Lair, or Street Fighter to home console and PC games like The Oregon Trail, Super Mario Bros., Legend of Zelda, Myst, or Final Fantasy -- this accessible guide covers them all. With an brief introduction about the history and evolution of video games, as well as its significance in popular culture, this charming package comes packed with engaging profiles of classic video games from their creation up to the 2000s, plus sidebars about game genres, consoles, and more. Accompanied by graphic spot art, as well as surprising facts and trivia, this book is perfect for fans of all levels. Revisit your favorites, find something new, or play your way through, The Little Book of Video Games offers a way for everyone to learn, share, and enjoy their favorite classic video games w
£12.34
Running Press Book Publishers Desktop Horseshoes Rp Minis
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£9.86
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Enchanted Folklore Coloring
Book SynopsisEnchanted Folklore Coloring offers a wide range of curious creatures and scenes for you to color and make your own.
£7.59
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.
£8.63
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Forestcore Coloring Book
Book SynopsisEmbrace the earthy, the rustic, and the romantic side of nature with Forestcore Coloring Book.Let the busy world drop away. Enter the enchanted woods, where dappled light softly illuminates the ferns, mushrooms, and tiny creatures on the forest floor. This magical world is here for you to color, inviting you to discover the beauty of wild flora and fauna.Dreaming about escaping into an magical forest? Forestcore Coloring Book takes you there. Inspired by the trend that’s popular in interior design, fashion, and art, the forestcore aesthetic celebrates a simple, organic way of life. Designed to help you get coloring, but also to help you to explore your creative side, Forestcore Coloring Book offers: More than 100 beautiful coloring templates Striking line-drawn art An intricate pattern to color on the back of each page Quality paper suitable for framing
£12.55
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
£8.63
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Americana Coloring Book
Book SynopsisEvery day is a celebration of America, and there’s no better way to reflect on this great nation than to color in a nostalgic walk down Main Street, USA, in The Americana Coloring Book.
£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
£8.63
McFarland & Co Inc Horror Video Games
Book Synopsis In this in-depth critical and theoretical analysis of the horror genre in video games, 14 essays explore the cultural underpinnings of horror''s allure for gamers and the evolution of survival themes. The techniques and story effects of specific games such as Resident Evil, Call of Cthulhu, and Silent Hill are examined individually.
£20.89
McFarland and Company, Inc. Immersive Gameplay Essays on Participatory Media
Book SynopsisThis collection of essays approaches the topic of immersion as a product of social and media relations in the 21st century. Examining the premises and aesthetics of live-action and tabletop role-playing games, reality television, social media apps and first-person shooters, the essays take both game rules and the media discourse that games produce as serious objects of study.
£20.89
McFarland and Company, Inc. Game Design
Book Synopsis Many aspiring game designers have crippling misconceptions about the process involved in creating a game from scratch, believing a big idea is all that is needed to get started. But game design requires action as well as thought, and proper training and practice to do so skillfully. In this indispensible guide, a published commercial game designer and longtime teacher offers practical instruction in the art of video and tabletop game design. The topics explored include the varying types of games, vital preliminaries of making a game, the nuts and bolts of devising a game, creating a prototype, testing, designing levels, technical aspects, and assessing nature of the audience. With practice challenges, a list of resources for further exploration, and a glossary of industry terms, this manual is essential for the nascent game designer and offers food for thought for even the most experienced professional.
£14.24
McFarland & Company CtrlAltPlay Essays on Control in Video Gaming
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£20.89
