Never a Dull Moment: Parlour Games for Young and Old

Never a Dull Moment: Parlour Games for Young and Old

by SarahBaker (Author)

Synopsis

Packed with more than 200 ingenious games and entertainments, Never a Dull Moment will take you back to a time before computers and television, when families devised innovative ways to entertain each other. All you need is your imagination, a spirit of fun and a few practical items that you might find in your 'parlour' pens and paper, a dictionary, a box of matches and some candles. Some parlour games give you the chance to show off your wit and learning, while others are frivolous frippery. All the games are delightful entertainment for all ages. Try your hand at games of word play, logic or memory; mount a theatrical evening with clever games of charades; or simply catch each other out with guessing games and games of speed and agility, both mental and physical. With references to famous works of literature as well as fascinating historical background on the origins of some games, Never a Dull Moment will provide hours of fun for the whole family.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Published: 07 Mar 2011

ISBN 10: 174196783X
ISBN 13: 9781741967838

Author Bio
A Sydney-based writer and editor, Sarah Baker grew up playing parlour games such as 'Oranges and Lemons' and 'Musical Chairs' at children's birthday parties, where the prize was typically a toy ring or a hair clip. Since then she has graduated to playing chaotic and hilarious games of charades with her extended family.