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.
Perfect for:
Game players of all ages
History buffs, trivia buffs, and fans of Victoriana
Austen aficionados and Bridgerton watchers
Dickens Fair and Christmas Carol attendees
Family gift or game night host/hostess gift