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6 produkter
152 kr
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The ultimate all-American trivia game: Screen-free family fun with easy-to-learn gameplay for 2–8 players.Put your speed and knowledge to the test: Explore the key stats that make up every state of the USA, from Alabama to Wyoming.Sturdy gift box contains: 50 state cards each featuring six items of numerical trivia, six category cards, rules booklet and spinner.Edutainment for ages 6+: Will speedy reactions beat expert knowledge? Be first to collect 5 cards to win!Explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming in this fast and fun numbers-based trivia game that celebrates the geography of America. With this exciting extension of the best-selling 50 States book series, you’ll go deeper into the key stats behind all 50 states. From palm trees and oranges in the Sunshine State, through the Heart of Dixie, past the Great Lakes, and all the way to Alaska’s last frontier, it’s time to explore! So pack your bags and say later ’gator… the great States await! Is Vermont bigger than Hawaii? Which is the oldest state? Are the mountains taller in Alaska or California? Which state is the most densely populated? Compare numerical facts about all 50 states and play quickest to win. Speedy guessing is rewarded in this fast-moving family game, so fire right in and learn as you play! Players race to slap their hands on the card they think best fits the chosen category, such as ‘largest population’, for example. When all players have slapped, reveal the cards to discover the correct answer. The winning player keeps their card and chooses the next category. First to grab five correct cards wins! Try the 'relaxed' game variant with younger players and those who prefer to play at a slower pace. Discover even more of the USA with: The 50 States Bingo, The 50 States, The 50 States Activity Book, The 50 States Fun Facts and 50 Adventures in the 50 States.
265 kr
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Step into the elegant Regency era of Jane Austen, as you dance from ball to ball collecting ardent admirers! Will you marry a dashing suitor (in possession of a good fortune) or stay single to become a Woman of Independent Mind? Write your own story while you play as the heroine of one of Austen's six beloved novels in this immersive game.AUSTEN FANS UNITE! - Whether you're a fan of Austen's novels or partial to an on-screen adaptation, the Regency detail and immersive elements in this game will entertain and delightSTEP INTO THE STORIES - Build your dream deck of friends and suitors from Austen's most memorable characters as you go from ball to ball in search of the ultimate matchGET MARRIED OR GO IT ALONE - Choose whether to settle down with Darcy or remain unattached to become a Woman of Independent Mind, like Austen herselfPUBLISHED BY LAURENCE KING - Laurence King has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books
Roughly
2025, Från 14 år
423 kr
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Roughly is a super simple family game that is quick to learn and immediately fun to play. All you need to do is get the answer roughly right!The box contains 300 cards, each with one subject and three questions. Pick a card and guesstimate the answer, and whoever comes closest wins the card. But these aren't your usual questions. How high is the Eiffel Tower... in adult male ostriches? What's the area of a football pitch... in double beds? How long can a blue whale hold its breath... in plays of Bohemian Rhapsody? The winner is the player with the most cards at the end of the game.A game for groups of all sizes, see how silly it gets with ludicrous guesses, ridiculous comparisons and argument inducing approximations!QUICK TO LEARN The game can be learned in 30 seconds, but played over and over again.FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Can be enjoyed by families together and adults of any age.HILARIOUS QUESTIONS Ridiculous comparisons get everyone laughing as they try to, roughly, guesstimate the answer.EDUCATIONAL Not a trivia game as such, but you might actually learn something! Like how long a blue whale can hold its breath, or how tall the Eiffel Tower is.
Roughly
2025, Från 14 år
226 kr
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 V&A ILLUSTRATION AWARDSGet ready for ludicrous guesses, ridiculous comparisons and argument-inducing approximations in this fast-paced party game. Quick to answer and hilarious to quarrel over, these aren't your regular quiz questions. With 300 cards and 900 questions to choose from, challenge your opponents to wacky guesstimations like how high the Eiffel Tower is in adult male ostriches, or how long the longest ever human hair was in French fries. Who will get roughly the right answers to win the game?QUICK TO LEARN The game can be learned in 30 seconds, but with 900 questions to choose from it is endlessly replayable.FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Can be enjoyed by families together and adults of any age.HILARIOUS QUESTIONS Ridiculous comparisons get everyone laughing as they try to, roughly, guesstimate the answer.EDUCATIONAL Not quite trivia, not quite a quiz, but you might actually learn something!
367 kr
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In this fast-paced card-collecting game, you'll compete to craft your very own Dickensian tale. Follow in Dickens's footsteps as you travel to all of his favourite places, embarking on a dramatic journey through his life and works. Meet beloved characters from classic novels, and entertain your readers by combining different themes, events and settings to build the most spellbinding of stories. The quill is in your hand!DICKENS FANS UNITE! - Whether you're a fan of Dickens' novels or a board game lover, the literary details and immersive elements in this game will entertain and delightSTEP INTO THE STORIES - Write your perfect story using characters, settings and events from Dickens' most memorable works as you go from location to location in search of the best plotPUBLISHED BY LAURENCE KING - Laurence King has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books
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A roadmap to integrating board gaming into family life, filled with inspiring ways to engage even the trickiest of teenagers and manage game nights with flair. In The Board Game Family: Reclaim your children from the screen, Ellie Dix offers a roadmap to integrating board gaming into family life and presents inspiring ways to engage even the trickiest of teenagers and manage game nights with flair. Many parents feel as if they are competing with screens for their children's attention. As their kids get older, they become more distant leading parents to worry about the quality of the already limited time they share. They yearn for tech-free time in which to reconnect, but don't know how to shift the balance.In The Board Game Family, teacher and educationalist Ellie Dix aims to help fellow parents by inviting them and their families into the unplugged and irresistible world of board games. The benefits of board gaming are far-reaching: playing games develops interpersonal skills, boosts confidence, improves memory formation and cognitive ability, and refines problem-solving and decision-making skills.With these rewards in mind, Ellie shares a wealth of top tips and stealthy strategies that parents can draw upon to unleash the potential of those dusty game boxes at the back of the cupboard and become teachers of outstanding gamesmanship equipped to navigate the unfolding drama of competition, thwart the common causes of arguments and bind together a happier, more socially cohesive family unit.The book contains useful tips on the practicalities of getting started and offers valuable guidance on how parents can build a consensus with their children around establishing a set of house rules that ensure fair play. Ellie also eloquently explains the 'metagame' and the key elements of gamification (the application of game-playing principles to everyday life), and describes how a healthy culture of competition and good gamesmanship can strengthen relationships. Furthermore, Ellie draws upon her vast knowledge to talk readers through the different types of board games available for example, time-bound or narrative-based games so that they can identify those that they feel would best suit their family's tastes. The book complements these insights with a comprehensive appendix of 100+ game descriptions, where each entry includes a brief overview of the game and provides key information about game length, player count and its mechanics.Ideal for all parents of 8 to 18-year-olds who want to breathe new life into their family time.