Victorian Parlour Games

A Modern Host’s Guide to Classic Fun for Everyone

Chronicle Books, Ned Wolfe

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Chronicle Books
03 December 2024

Indoor games

Bring a piece of history into your game night with this collection of fun and playable Victorian-era party games.

Victorian Parlour Games is a beautifully designed and compact hardcover volume full of the classic, often silly, games played in the late 19th century. The Victorians loved fun and played hundreds and hundreds of party games. This endlessly delightful party games book collects some of the very best for your reference and pleasure.

The irresistible combination of recognizable favorites and unexpected amusements includes:

Charades

Taboo

Twenty Questions

Laughing Game

Fictionary

Blindman’s Bluff

Forfeits

The Minister’s Cat

Pass the Slipper

Are you there, Moriarty?

Elephant’s Foot Umbrella Stand

Throwing the Smile

Squeak Piggy Squeak

Kim’s Game

Blowing the Feather

and many more!

Each entry provides the original name of the game, any alternate names, the rules, and a brief history, complete with fun facts, notable connections (i.e., mentioned in a Charles Dickens novel, named after a Rudyard Kipling book, inspired by Sherlock Holmes, etc.), and what we call it today if the name has changed. Illustrations sprinkled throughout add to the fun and historical appeal of this unique game book, perfect for gifting or collecting.

FOR FANS OF VICTORIANA: Anyone who loves the history and literature of the era knows how much those wacky Victorians liked their fun. Now, anyone can join in!

PORTABLY POCKET-SIZED: This handy little volume is perfect to pop into a purse or satchel and take to the Dickens Fair, a historical reenactment, or any game night.

FUN FOR ALL AGES: These games are easy to learn and quick to play. Get the whole family involved in some charmingly old-school delights that need very few extras beyond a deck of cards or a bit of mischievous spirit.

By: Chronicle Books, Ned Wolfe
Imprint: Chronicle Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 114mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 125g
ISBN: 9781797231006
ISBN 10: 1797231006
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 03 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Reviews for Victorian Parlour Games: A Modern Host’s Guide to Classic Fun for Everyone

""Ned Wolfe's charming treatise is chock-full of easy-to-play games 'that have stood the test of time for good reason.' ... [I]ts compact size makes it an ideal stocking stuffer or hostess gift."" - BookPage, Starred Review