It's All a Game It's All a Game A Short History of Board Games Tristan Donovan Atlantic2018Hardback334pp Illustrated197x127mm 9781786494535 Product Code: 510473 Details Board games have existed for millennia and, despite the allure of smartphones, remain hugely popular, even giving birth to the recent phenomenon of bo... DetailsBackDetailsBoard games have existed for millennia and, despite the allure of smartphones, remain hugely popular, even giving birth to the recent phenomenon of board-game cafés. From the ancient Egyptian Senet (‘a playable guide to the afterlife’), via such classics as Monopoly (which originally used a circular board), this book explores why they captivate us and traces their development up to the latest innovative ‘Eurogames’.Read moreRead less publ £12.99now £4.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesLifestyleCrafts & CollectablesTagsAntiques & collectablesBoard gamesSocial & cultural history