The Great British Board Game Squabble
The Great British Board Game Squabble
Description
Bring back the age of dice, tiles, plastic counters and family rows.
The Great British Board Game Squabble is a warm, witty and nostalgic non-fiction journey through the British board games that filled living rooms, caravans, Christmas afternoons and rainy holidays from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Explore the stories behind Monopoly, Cluedo, Scrabble, Ludo, Risk, Mastermind, Trivial Pursuit, Sorry!, Frustration and the forgotten games that once lived at the back of the cupboard. Discover how toy shops, Woolworths, Argos catalogues, Waddingtons, Spear’s, Chad Valley and television tie-ins helped shape what British families played and remembered.
This book is ideal for readers who love British nostalgia, vintage toys, family memories, retro home entertainment, board game history and humorous social history.
Perfect for:
Fans of British nostalgia
Collectors of vintage games and toys
Readers who remember 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s family life
Gift buyers looking for a warm retro read
Anyone who has ever argued over Monopoly rules or challenged a Scrabble word
A charming, fact-filled celebration of the games that brought Britain together around the box.
Care
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Design
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