Games and Puzzles Week

 

With Thanksgiving Break upon us, you may be inclined to try and steer the family away from their electronic devices in an attempt to have some quality time.  If so then you may want to take part in National Games and Puzzles Week.   Although be warned, some personalities make playing Monopoly more cutthroat than you would think it could be.

 https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-game-and-puzzle-week-week-of-thanksgiving/

 

It's All A Game: The History of Board Games from Monopoly to Settlers of Catan by Donovan, Tristan 

"Board games have been with us longer than even the written word. But what is it about this pastime that continues to captivate us well into the age of smartphones and instant gratification? In It's All a Game, British journalist and renowned games expert Tristan Donovan opens the box on the incredible and often surprising history and psychology of board games. He traces the evolution of the game across cultures, time periods, and continents, from the paranoid Chicago toy genius behind classics like Operation and Mouse Trap, to the role of Monopoly in helping prisoners of war escape the Nazis, and even the scientific use of board games today to teach artificial intelligence how to reason and how to win. With these compelling stories and characters, Donovan ultimately reveals why board games have captured hearts and minds all over the world for generations"-- Provided by publisher.

Pass Go and Collect $200: The Real Story of How Monopoly Was Invented by Stone, Tanya Lee 

"A nonfiction picture book history of Monopoly, one of the world's most famous games" -- Provided by publisher.

Chess by Eade, James

Introduces readers of all levels to different perspectives on chess, from strategy and etiquette to winning defensive and offensive secrets. Contains chapters on computer chess games, playing chess online, new tournament rules, and much more.

Backgammon for Dummies by Bray, Chris

A Complete Guide to Playing the World's Best 250 card Games: Including Bridge, Poker, Family Games and Solitaires by Harwood, Jeremy

This expertly presented book gives all the information needed to begin playing cards, with advice on the rules and strategies of each game. The first section, Card Games, covers fun and classic games for families and friends. The second section, Poker, guides you through all the basic information needed to begin playing poker. For every game, there is an explanation of the type of pack required, ideal age, playing and scoring, and plenty of diagrams of sample games. This beautifully presented guide is a great resource for all card game enthusiasts. Suitable for beginners and advanced players alike, this practical book will teach you everything you need to play a variety of exciting games.

The Crossword puzzler's handbook: over 1,500 words you need to know

Crossword Puzzler's Handbook, Revised Edition has all the answers to help you become an expert crossword puzzler. With 1,500 words and their definitions to help you name that obscure actress from the 30s or a three-letter word for "vase," solving crossword puzzles has never looked so easy. This pocket-sized handbook is the perfect gift for the crossword puzzle lovers in your life.

399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges Specially Designed to Keep Your Brain Young by Linde, Nancy

Who was Milton Bradley? by Anderson, Kirsten

"Meet the man behind the board games: Milton Bradley. Born in Maine in 1836, Milton Bradley moved with his family to the working-class city of Lowell, Massachusetts, at age 11. His early life consisted of several highs and lows, from graduating high school and attending Harvard to getting laid off and losing his first wife. These experiences gave Bradley the idea for his first board game: The Checkered Game of Life. He produced and sold Life across the country and it quickly became a national sensation. Working with his company, the Milton Bradley Company, he continued to produce board games, crayons, and kid-friendly school supplies for the rest of his life. He is often credited as the father of board games, and the Milton Bradley Company has created Battleship, Jenga, Yahtzee, Trouble, and many more classic games"-- Provided by publisher.

Labyrinth: find your way through 14 magical mazes by Guignard, Théo
"Welcome to Labyrinth: the ultimate maze book. With 14 worlds to explore, the mazes at the beginning of this book are created for the youngest detectives. As you work your way through every page, you'll encounter worlds that are more and more challenging...and in some cases, only safe for the hardiest explorer. Choose your own adventure today!"--Front of book.

Cards Against Humanity: family edition.

"Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition is a fill-in-the-blank party game for kids and adults to play together. This is a brand new game written in consultation with child development experts and playtested with thousands of families. Kids get to engage in absurd wordplay with adults, and adults get to laugh at cards like, 'Filling my butt with spaghetti.' The game is simple. One player asks a question from a black card, and everyone answers with their funniest white card." -- From container.

Outfoxed: a cooperative whodunit game.

"Mrs. Plumpert's prized pot pie has gone missing and it's now a chicken chase to crack the case! Move around the board to gather clues and then use the special evidence scanner to rule out suspects. You'll have to work together quickly because the guilty fox is high-tailing it towards the exit! Will you halt the hungry hooligan before it flies the coop ... or will you be Outfoxed?"--Container.

Presents a board game where children learn cooperation and deductive reasoning.

Cat Crimes: who's to blame logic game

"When you agreed to pet sit your neighbor's six Cats, you expected a relaxing weekend filled with cuddles and gentle purrs. Instead, you repeatedly find spilled coffee, broken flower pots, and a missing bird! Which of the six furry fiends was responsible for each Cat Crime? These Cats may be stealthy, but they've got nothing on your logical deduction skills. With a little problem solving you'll be able to use Cat traits, paw prints, toy placement, and the location of other items to figure out exactly where each Cat was sitting at the time of the crime. In short order, you'll be able to name the culpable Cat!"--Page 2 of the instruction manual.