Ned Wolfe

Victorian Parlour Gamesis 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.