Board Game

Play the Game

Released 1978 / 2-12 players / 45-45 min / Ages 0+

Also known as Mensch spiele mich, Play The Game: The Book That You Can Play!

Designer: Brian Love

Publisher: argos press, BCA: Book Club Associates, H. Proost & Cie, Michael Joseph Ltd, Reed Books

Play the Game cover art

Description

"Play the Game. The book you can play. Complete with counters and detailed rules."

"Welcome to the exciting world of Board Games! From the earliest known board game in the English language, A Journey Through Europe, invented in 1759, through Edwardian England's Golden Age of Games, to the mid-20th Century, you will travel 300 years of history and pleasure. There are great new experiences for aficionados, as well as intimate games for two and party games for many."

This book includes color photos of the boards from 46 vintage games. Rules are included, along with a sheet of pieces to cut out, so that all of the games may be played.

List of games included

Game at a glance

Year published
1978
Players
2–12
Play time
45 minutes
Listed playing time
45 minutes

Categories (4)

  • Abstract Strategy
  • Adventure
  • Book
  • Racing
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