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Expert Tristan Donovan takes you on a journey into thousands of years of ancient cultures and intrigue as you learn about the fascinating backstories of the games we all love. With his passion for both history and gaming, Tristan not only teaches you the origins of the games we know today but also how to play (and win!) more than a dozen games in 12 fascinating lessons.
24) Camel up
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"Welcome to the craziest camel race you'll ever see! The award winning game about the craziest camel race, just got even crazier! The race now includes new contestants - camels that are so confused that they start the race running in the wrong direction! That's not all that's new! The track has been significantly enhanced since your last visit - it now includes new art and components. So let the fun begin!"--Amazon.
25) Murder bury win
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When three game designers have to dispose of a body, they turn to their game for help. The premise? How to murder someone, and get rid of the body.
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"The annual Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) Awards are like the Oscars of the tabletop. Acclaimed British author and games expert James Wallis investigates the winners and losers of each year's contest to track the incredible explosion in amazing new board games. From modern classics like CATAN, Ticket to Ride, and Dixit to once-lauded games that have now been forgotten (not to mention several popular hits that somehow missed a nomination), this...
27) Clue
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"Get a clue. Solve the world's favorite murder mystery in this graphic novel adaptation of the classic whodunit board game. When the mysterious Mr. Boddy turns up dead at his own dinner party, everyone's a suspect! Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum - all the familiar faces from the famous board game are back, plus some new ones like Dr. Orchid, Detective Ochre, and Senator White. But will Boddy's body be the last to fall,...
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"Play the official video game of CATAN on Console! Acquire resources, master new strategies, and build your settlements across a board that comes to life. Challenge friends in your living room or play against smart & dynamic AI to become the winning Catanian, then take these skills online with full cross-play compatibility! Take your challenge to the next level with the Super Deluxe edition which includes: - The Helpers - Call on the skills and services...
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Board Games @ Messenger Public Library
Board Games @ Warrenville Library
Flossmoor Board Games Collection
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"Two rival spymasters know the secret identities of 25 agents. Their teammates know the agents only by their codenames. In Codenames, two teams compete to see who can make contact with all of their agents first. Spymasters give one-word clues that can point to multiple words on the board. Their teammates try to guess words of the right color while avoiding those that belong to the opposing team. And everyone wants to avoid the assassin. Codenames:...
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"One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a fast game for 3-10 players where everyone gets a role: One of the dastardly Werewolves, the tricky Troublemaker, the helpful Seer or one of a dozen different characters, each with a special ability. In the course of a single morning, your village will decide who is a werewolf ... because all it takes is finding one werewolf to win!"--Container.
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Danny twists the key of an old science fiction game. The game unleashes a localized meteor shower and wrenches Danny's house into orbit around a distant ringed planet. Besides Danny, his brother Walter and sister Lisa have to go along. Soon a defective robot, a rangy astronaut, and an alien spaceship enter the picture. The only way the kids can return their house to its proper space-time coordinates is to finish the game, but before they can finish,...
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"Looking to host a game night? Think mini! Craft a bitty bowling alley for marble bowling balls. Create a deck of petite playing cards. Then play your games with family and friends. Easy instructions and step photos will help you become a miniature game master. Tiny games are tons of fun!"--
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"Now anyone can learn to play chess-quickly and easily! Our specially designed chess set has easy-to-follow diagrams printed right on the base of each piece, so kids learn the names of the pieces and how they move-at a glance! You get a chessboard, 32 plastic pieces and a guide. Chessboard measures 15" x 15"."--Lakeshorelearning.com
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The Red Dragon & The West Wind is the perfect introduction to this ancient game of strategy and subterfuge, covering all aspects of the two most common varieties, American and Chinese, along with an overview of other global approaches.
The book begins with the history and origin and moves on to the rules of play and ways to win and avoid essential errors as well as the etiquette to follow. With everything from clear instructions on dealing, building,...
37) The gauntlet
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Gauntlet volume 1
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GPLD Best Sci-Fi for Teens
Muslim American Heritage Month (kids)
Reads You May Have Missed - Middle School
Muslim American Heritage Month (kids)
Reads You May Have Missed - Middle School
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When twelve-year-old Farah and her two best friends get sucked into a mechanical board game called The Gauntlet of Blood and Sand, a puzzle game akin to a large Rubik's cube, they know it is up to them to defeat the game's diabolical architect in order to save themselves and those who are trapped inside, including her baby brother Ahmed.
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"Create your own journey with Tsuro, the Game of the Path. Place a tile and slide your stone along the path created, but take care! Other players' paths can lead you in the wrong direction-- or off the board entirely! Find your way wisely to succeed by staying on the board."--Container.
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"Cranium is the hip, new, outrageously fun board game that brings friends together through a variety of activities celebrating your whole brain. Whether you're an aspiring actor, artist, data hound, or wordsmith, Cranium gives you and your team a moment to shine. Each turn, your team will harness its collective brain power to advance around the board. The first team to reach Cranium Central wins the game!"--Container
40) Splendor
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"In Splendor, you take on the role of a rich merchant during the Renaissance. You will use your resources to acquire mines, transportation methods, and artisans who will allow you to turn raw gems into beautiful jewels."--Instruction booklet.