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Victorian Parlour Games

Sale price$15.00
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 
  • Suitable Ages: 8+
  • Dimensions: 6.25" L x 4.75" W x .75" H
  • Ships Immediately
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While gift wrapping is complimentary, we do charge a $1.00 donation benefitting 1% for the Planet

pickup available at Ardmore, PA Usually ready in 4 hours

Victorian Parlour Games

Ardmore, PA

pickup available, usually ready in 4 hours

2 E. Lancaster Avenue
Floor 1
Ardmore PA 19003
United States

6106492909

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We believe the presentation of the gift you've selected to give is as important as the gift itself, and is why our gift wrapping is always available (size permitting, of course).

Whether you purchase your gifts from us in our physical shoppe or here online, we want to ensure your gift is beautifully presented and ready to give. Above, you'll find the gift wrapping paper selection we currently offer (note, unless you specifically mention ribbon color in the "Notes" section of your Shopping Cart, we will choose the ribbon color for each item you'd like gift wrapped). 

While our gift wrap is complimentary, we do charge a $1 donation benefitting 1% For the Planet.

Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us.

gift wrapping

Gift Wrapping

We believe the presentation of the gift you've selected to give is as important as the gift itself, and is why our gift wrapping is always available (size permitting, of course).

Whether you purchase your gifts from us in our physical shoppe or here online, we want to ensure your gift is beautifully presented and ready to give. Above, you'll find the gift wrapping paper selection we currently offer (note, unless you specifically mention ribbon color in the "Notes" section of your Shopping Cart, we will choose the ribbon color for each item you'd like gift wrapped). 

While our gift wrap is complimentary, we do charge a $1 donation benefitting 1% For the Planet.

Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us.

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.

Victorian Parlour Games measures 6.25" L x 4.75" W x .75" H

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