The Board Game Book
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Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2020-10-22 |
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ISBN | : 9781916456228 |
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Total Pages | : 256 |
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ISBN | : 9781916456228 |
Author | : Robert Charles Bell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : Board games |
ISBN | : 9780895350077 |
Author | : Tristan Donovan |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 2017-05-30 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 1250082730 |
"[A] timely book...It’s All a Game provides a wonderfully entertaining trip around the board, through 4,000 years of game history."—The Wall Street Journal Board games have been with us longer than even the written word. But what is it about this pastime that continues to captivate us well into the age of smartphones and instant gratification? In It’s All a Game, British journalist and renowned games expert Tristan Donovan opens the box on the incredible and often surprising history and psychology of board games. He traces the evolution of the game across cultures, time periods, and continents, from the paranoid Chicago toy genius behind classics like Operation and Mouse Trap, to the role of Monopoly in helping prisoners of war escape the Nazis, and even the scientific use of board games today to teach artificial intelligence how to reason and how to win. With these compelling stories and characters, Donovan ultimately reveals why board games--from chess to Monopoly to Settlers of Catan, and more--have captured hearts and minds all over the world for generations.
Author | : Adrian Seville |
Publisher | : Mango Media |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2024-10-08 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 1684813921 |
Discover and Delight in Old-Fashioned Board Games from the Past Discover the world of old-fashioned board games from Wall Street Journal acclaimed Adrian Seville, an international expert on the cultural history of printed board games. The golden age of board games. Explore the world of vintage board games in this lavishly illustrated book that traces their evolution and cultural significance. From geography and moral lessons to just fun, discover the diverse array of old-fashioned board games from a bygone era. Step back in time. Delve into a bygone era of gaming with this remarkable illustrated board game book. It showcases the exquisite artistry and ingenuity of these games, which covered themes ranging from educational to gambling to simply pure entertainment. Learn all about the moral board games that aimed to instill proper behavior or immerse yourself in the excitement of lottery board games, all while gaining insights into the cultural influences that shaped these games. The Book of Vintage Board Games offers a glimpse into where games started in Europe and the emergence of board games in America. Inside explore: The history of geography board games and more Distant lands through war or journey board games A treasure trove of beautifully designed boards each reflecting its unique historical context If you enjoyed board game books such as Board and Table Games from Many Civilizations, Oxford History of Board Games, or Seven Games: A Human History, then you will love Adrian Seville’s The Book of Vintage Board Games.
Author | : Erin Dean |
Publisher | : For the Love of Board Games |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019-03-03 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 9781543954234 |
A book that explores how modern, popular games were created by interviewing the board designers behind the games.
Author | : David Parlett |
Publisher | : Echo Point Books & Media |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2018-11-07 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 9781626548817 |
Focuses on different families of traditional games and folk entertainments, with some discussion of rules and strategies.
Author | : Bebo |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2019-07-16 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 1507210639 |
Tabletop and board games aren’t just for rainy days or awkward family events anymore. As the game industry grows, people of all ages are jumping to play “the original social network.” In our ever-increasing technological world, playing old-school games is a welcome retreat from the overexposure to Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and the rest of social media. Over the past few years, board games have become the hot new hobby. Instead of friends sitting around the same table and staring at their phones, they are now either working with or against each other. Millions upon millions of new fans have begun to join their friends in real life for a fun game of Pandemic, 7 Wonders, or Ticket to Ride. The Everything Tabletop Games Book shows how to play some of the best tabletop games in the world, from classic strategy games like Settlers of Catan to great new games like Gloomhaven. Throughout the book, you’ll learn the different genres of tabletop and board games; how to play each game; rules and strategies to help you win; and even where to play online—including new expansions to keep your favorite games fresh and exciting. So gather up some friends, pick a game from this book, and start playing! You’ll be having a blast in no time.
Author | : Paul Booth |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2015-04-23 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 1628927429 |
The 21st century has seen a board game renaissance. At a time when streaming television finds millions of viewers, video games garner billions of dollars, and social media grows ever more intense, little has been written about the rising popularity of board games. And yet board games are one of our fastest growing hobbies, with sales increasing every year. Today's board games are more than just your average rainy-day mainstay. Once associated solely with geek subcultures, complex and strategic board games are increasingly dominating the playful media environment. The popularity of these complex board games mirrors the rise of more complex cult media products. In Game Play: Paratextuality in Contemporary Board Games, Paul Booth examines complex board games based on book, TV, and film franchises, including Doctor Who, The Walking Dead, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, The Hunger Games and the worlds of H.P. Lovecraft. How does a game represent a cult world? How can narratives cross media platforms? By investigating the relationship between these media products and their board game versions, Booth illustrates the connections between cult media, gameplay, and narrative in a digital media environment.
Author | : Ian Livingstone |
Publisher | : Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2019-09-05 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 024144313X |
Surprising stories behind the games you know and love to play. Journey through 8,000 years of history, from Ancient Egyptian Senet and Indian Snakes and Ladders, right up to role-play, fantasy and hybrid games of the present day. More than 100 games are explored chronologically, from the most ancient to the most modern. Every chapter is full of insightful anecdotes exploring everything from design and acquisition to game play and legacy. Discover tales of Buddha's banned games, stolen patents, boards smuggled into prison, and Dungeons & Dragons hysteria. Roll six to start, pass go, and learn more about your favourite board games, from Mahjong to Monopoly and more!
Author | : Ben Buchanan |
Publisher | : Lantern Books |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 1930051514 |
Describes how a children's book can be used as a basis to create a board game.