The Pocket Guide to Games

Written by Bart King

Discover over 100 timeless games for all ages, no screens required.

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248 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world of fun with over 100 games that require nothing but simple tools like balls and ropes. Perfect for parties, camps, and gatherings, this collection offers endless entertainment for all ages. From energetic challenges to quiet pastimes, explore games like Bull in the Ring and Shadow Tag. Whether you're organizing a school group or a neighborhood event, these activities promise hours of enjoyment without the need for screens or gadgets. Unleash creativity and camaraderie with this treasure trove of traditional games.

From the publisher

A bestselling compendium of more than 100 active and quiet physical games that can be played by youngsters, oldsters, and anyone in between. The tradition of game playing without computers, joysticks, boards, or game pieces is celebrated in this collection of games that can be played by all ages. With tools such as balls, beanbags, broomsticks, and ropes, parents and teachers can organize dozens of hours of fun and challenging activities for parties, summer camps, neighborhood gatherings, and school groups. Includes active games and quiet games in a range of variations including: Bull in the Ring Cross Tag Do This, Do That Kaleidoscope Lady of the Land Old Buzzard Potato Race Shadow Tag, and more! Bart King taught middle school for many years. He’s written 28 books, including The Big Book of Girl Stuff, The Big Book of Boy Stuff, The Big Book of Superheroes, The Big Book of Gross Stuff, and Bart’s King-Sized Book of Fun. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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