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Before the days of radio, television and smart phones, people had to create their own entertainment much of the time. Playing games at home, at parties and at social gatherings was one of the more popular forms of entertainment. Many people today have forgotten how to play such games but on long, winter nights (and days) it can be fun to switch off phones and the TV and indulge in some vintage fun!
Games aren’t just for long evenings, however. If you’re going on a long journey for example, a book of vintage games is useful to have around. It keeps children from quarrelling and can entertain adults too. The Puffin Book of Car Games is the perfect volume to have around. From pub cricket, bus-stop billiards and number plate poker to guessing games, memory games and lively quizzes, the pages are packed with hours of vintage fun to enliven any long journey.
Following on from the first Pan Book of Party Games, this book introduces a whole host of fun party games. Children, teenagers and adults alike will be stimulated and entertained by the variety of games included. Radio and TV themed games, quizzes, cards, dice, and many more fill the pages of this delightful book. There are even several chapters on party food and drink! Amusing and comprehensive, this is a great book to have around, not just for parties but for long winter nights too.
Whether hosting a party or simply at a loss for what to do during long winter evenings, this book of party games offers the perfect solution. Brimming with over 150 different games, there’s no shortage of entertainment. Why not liven up your evenings with round games, card games or even parlour tricks? You could also host a party and introduce your guests to some vintage entertainment. With games for young and old, it is a great book for all occasions.
This wonderful collection of Indoor and Community Gamesis perfect for long, cold months. It includes a variety of lively games that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike. Whether at school, at home or attending a social event or party, there are games for every setting and occasion. From mystery solving, brain tests and ice breakers to team games, sitting still games and boisterous races, those who indulge in this book could never feel bored! There are even games for outdoors too!
The Art of the Middle Game is a brilliant guide to a neglected area of chess: the middle game. Many players know how to open and close a game but few understand the complex art of the middle game. This book details the methods of two grandmasters: Keres with his outstanding talent for defence and master attacker Kotov. Filled with invaluable insights, this brilliant book belongs in every chess players library. Even those who just play for fun can benefit from this guide. Long winter nights are the perfect time to develop new chess skills and learn the rules of the middle game.
On dark, cold, and lonely nights, patience can be a saviour. Switch off the TV, put down your phone and dive into this book of patience games. With over 150 variations, you’ll be kept busy for hours. Patience relies upon order and strategy and sometimes, depending on the game rules, a little bit of luck! The authors of this book include official rules and helpful tips to help you win each game. So, settle down this month with a pack of cards and enjoy endless hours of fun!
As the author explains, dullness at winter parties is usually caused by a lack of party game knowledge. While children can make their own fun, organised party games can be even better. Even modern children can enjoy these vintage games: Charades, Cat and Mouse, Round the Poker, and many more. There are games for adults to enjoy too, either with or without children. Games, music and laughter are the perfect recipe for a great winter party or even just a fun night in with a few friends or family!
When the weather is freezing and the nights long and dark, it can be difficult finding things to pass the time. That’s why we’ve selected this list of vintage games books to keep you entertained. Whether you’re home alone, hosting friends and family or going on a long journey, vintage games are the perfect way to keep everyone entertained. So switch of the TV, put down your phones and let the games begin!
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