Chronicle Books
Victorian Parlour Games
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$14.95
Victorian Parlour Games is a charming, compact hardcover that revives the playful spirit of the 19th century. The Victorians adored party games, and this delightful collection gathers the best of their silly, clever, and surprisingly familiar pastimes.
Inside you’ll find classics like Charades, Twenty Questions, and Blindman’s Bluff alongside quirky gems such as The Minister’s Cat, Are You There, Moriarty?, Squeak Piggy Squeak, and more. Each entry includes the game’s original name, rules, variations, and a bit of history - complete with literary and cultural tidbits (think Dickens, Kipling, and Sherlock Holmes). Illustrated throughout, it’s as fun to browse as it is to play.
Inside you’ll find classics like Charades, Twenty Questions, and Blindman’s Bluff alongside quirky gems such as The Minister’s Cat, Are You There, Moriarty?, Squeak Piggy Squeak, and more. Each entry includes the game’s original name, rules, variations, and a bit of history - complete with literary and cultural tidbits (think Dickens, Kipling, and Sherlock Holmes). Illustrated throughout, it’s as fun to browse as it is to play.
- Step into the playful side of 19th-century life.
- Pocket-sized for Dickens Fairs, reenactments, or cozy game nights.
- Easy, quick games that need little more than imagination - and maybe a deck of cards
- Hardcover
- 192 pages
- 4.75" x 0.71" x 6.3"