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Black Friday Cyber Monday Games Deals 2022 - Number 2 of several

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Black Friday Cyber Monday Games Deals 2022 - Number 1 of several

You know when you get that sneaking feeling that these Black Friday Deals might not be quite as good as they seem ? Well we've got some great news for you: Our own legendary Black Friday deals are back. Take a look below, a good hard look below.....

 

 

Get Your Game On This Black Friday

It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling off, and retailers are getting ready for the biggest shopping day of the year: Black Friday. While Black Friday used to be known for amazing deals on electronics and appliances, in recent years it has become just as well known for amazing deals on all sorts of other things, like games. So, if you’re looking to snag a great deal on the latest and greatest games this holiday season, read on!

Here are a few tips to help you get the best deals on games this Black Friday:

1. Make a list. Before you start shopping, sit down and make a list of the games you or your family members would enjoy. This will help you stay focused while you’re out shopping and make it less likely that you’ll end up with a bunch of games that no one really wants.
2. Do your research. Once you have your list, take some time to research which stores are offering the best deals on the games you want. Many stores release their Black Friday deals ahead of time, so you can often find this information online.
3. Get there early! If there’s a particular game or gaming accessory that you really want, make sure to get to the store early—these items often sell out quickly!
4. Have fun! Black Friday can be hectic, but try to remember that it’s also supposed to be fun. So take your time, enjoy spending time with your family and friends, and happy gaming!

Conclusion:
Black Friday is the perfect time to score great deals on games for yourself or your loved ones. By following these simple tips, you can make sure that you get exactly what you want at a price that can’t be beat. So have fun out there and happy shopping!

When did people start putting out Christmas stockings ?

At this time of year, our games are firm favourites as Christmas stocking fillers. So we this year we wondered....when did all this Christmas stocking stuff start ?

Okay so spoiler alert: Nobody knows for sure but the story goes that St. Nicholas was once lodging with a desperately poor family. The father of the family hatched a plan to sell his daughters as a way of saving them from starvation. St. Nicholas was shocked and decided to help. When he left the house, he threw some bags of gold through a window and one of them landed in a stocking. Thus he saved the girls from being sold and of course, they all lived happily ever after. Thus it came about that children would leave out stockings at Christmas Eve, hoping that St. Nicholas (Santa) might fill them up!

Why not get some of our popular Christmas stocking fillers while you're here ?

Grandmothers Know Best: The Happy Families Card Game

In a world of constant change, it's nice to know that some things never go out of style. Take the Happy Families card game, for example. This classic children's game has been entertaining families for generations and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. So, if you're looking for a fun way to bond with your grandkids, look no further than the Happy Families card game!

Happy Families is one of those card games that endure through the ages. A timeless formula that kids love, the first set of Happy Families playing cards launched in 1852. The basic card game is unchanged in well over a century and a half - surely a sign of a winning formula! Those first Happy families cards were drawn by Sir John Tenniel, the first illustrator to be knighted for artistic achievement. He also illustrated the first "Alice in Wonderland" book and so generally had a bit of a thing for illustrating playing cards (remember those playing card characters in "Alice in wonderland" ?).

How to Play Happy Families

Happy Families is a card game for 3 or more players that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. The object of the game is to collect as many sets of cards as possible. Each set contains one card for each member of a family, including the father, mother, son and daughter. To start the game, each player is dealt cards face down. The remaining cards are placed in the center of the table, face down.

On their turn, each player asks for a card to try and make up one of their families. If this card completes a set that they already have started, they take the set and put it in front of them. If not, their turn ends and play passes to the next player. This continues until one player completes all the families.

About our Happy Families Cards:

Our sets of Happy Families playing cards are personalized with various surnames. There are 24 available so far, they are beautifully designed and are full of fun facts about the name. Sure to be a family favourite and a staple in your games cupboard, these unique packs also make a great gift. Browse through them here.

Conclusion:

If you're looking for a fun way to bond with your grandkids (or great-grandkids!), look no further than the Happy Families card game! This classic children's game has been entertaining families for generations and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. So break out those cards and get ready for some good old-fashioned family fun!

Look who's dreaming of a white Christmas

An image from one of our unique Happy Families playing cards that shows the young Ms. at Christmas.

 

Mrs. ROBERTS - The Toddler’s Mother - Happy Families Card Game Character

One of a series of occasional posts where we explore family moments in the life of one of our own Happy Families card game characters. If you wish, you can add your own comments, insights and improvements below.

Today’s Happy Families playing card character is The Toddler’s Mother….

Mrs. Roberts, the toddler’s mother had just arrived home from the Montessori’s class coffee morning.

Master Roberts, the toddler had looked a little peaky earlier and so had stayed at home with the dizzy new au pair. Mrs. Roberts had taken Miss Roberts the Baby to meet the Montessori mums for coffee.

It began badly. Mrs. Roberts bluffed, fluffed, huffed and puffed her way through a sixteen-point-turn manoeuvre to get her overloaded baby buggy through the coffee shop’s user-unfriendly doors. There followed a ninety yard walk back down the pavement to collect Miss Roberts the Baby’s grubby dummy, (Mrs. Roberts had already purchased six new dummies that month and wasn’t going to get any more no matter how much Miss Roberts the Baby screamed). Upon her return to the coffee shop she discovered that out of nowhere, a vast boa-constrictor of a queue was now snaking its way back to the aforementioned entrance and gingerly around her overloaded and very noisy buggy.

Further horrors: she joined the boa constrictor next to Competitive Carol who, true to form, boastfully reeled off her families’ unrivalled achievements for a seemingly interminable 8 minutes, 23 seconds before she finally reached the barrister. “It’s barista you baby-brained buffoon” she muttered to herself.

“A medium skinny cappuccino with chocolate please”
“Skinny cap, sure, no problem……what size you want ?”
“Medium”
“You want chocolate with that ?”

On the upside, Mrs. Roberts the Toddler’s Mother had managed to find a single seat amongst friendly faces, thereby dodging further contact with Competitive Carol. Indeed the other mums fortified her with additional cappuccinos and juicy gossip about the hot new gym teacher until she felt altogether more awake, in control and with it.

She surfed home on a tidal wave of caffeine, primed and ready for the hectic day that lay ahead. “Where’s Master Roberts the Toddler ?” she asked the dizzy new au pair “In zee sitting room” came the nonchalant reply”.

I'll just go and check on him she thought....

Happy Families Card Game - your designs (1)

Every deck of our special edition Happy Families playing cards come with four blank cards. You can ignore these or you can use them to create a set of Happy Family Cards unique to your family. 

This hand drawn Happy Families playing card has been sent in from a Moore family and the theme of these cards is "Watching Telly". More to follow in upcoming posts!

Christmas Card Games: A Fun Way to Get the Family Together

Christmas is a time for family, friends, and fun. What better way to celebrate the holidays than by playing some festive card games? Whether you're looking for a game to play with the kids or one that will get the whole family laughing, we've got you covered. Read on for our top picks for Christmas card games.

Our picks:
1. Happy Families Card Game: This game is perfect for younger children. To play, deal out all of the cards evenly among the players. Then, players take turns to ask for the card or cards they need. The object of the game is to be the first player to make complete families and get rid of all of their cards.
Ages: 4 to adult
Number of players: 3 or more, ideally 4 or 5 people.
More information: https://www.goforitgames.co.uk/collections/happy-families

2. Dadness: This is a great game for kids and adults alike. There are different ways to play for different levels of ability. To play, deal out all of the cards evenly among the players. Then, be sure to grab the Dda cards but dodge the dud cards. DADS NOT DUDS!
Dadness makes a great gift for Dads, perfect for any occasion when you need something that's fun, affordable and good fun.
Ages: 4 to adult
Number of players: 3 or more, ideally 4 or 5 people.
More information: https://www.goforitgames.co.uk/products/dad-gift-idea-for-dads-introducing-dadness

3. KAMBA: This game is perfect for larger groups. Everyone sits around a table shouting tongue twisters and passing cards. It's total mayhem in a good way and it's perfect for gatherings when everyone's in high spirits!
Ages: 8 to adult
Number of players: Up to 10, the more the merrier.
More information: http://www.getkamba.com

Conclusion:
Christmas is a time for family fun. What better way to celebrate than by playing some festive card games? We've got you covered with our top picks for Christmas card games that will have everyone laughing and enjoying themselves. So gather around the table, shuffle up those decks, and let's get started!

George is here!

It's just arrived, it's totally fab and if you know someone named George then give this to him RIGHT NOW!

Celebrating everything that's great about the name George, be sure to get a copy of the new GEORGE'S GAME for that special George in your life!

Yes that's you Kate and William. Your young Prince George will love this.

And you too Amal. Your husband already has it all. It must be fantastically difficult to find a new gift for him. So we are proud to provide the answer to your gifting prayers Mrs. Clooney.

 

 

And widening it out a bit, this is a great gift for YOU too! You, the wonderful person who has a son or husband called George, a nephew or godson called George, an uncle or grandson called George or any other significant other called...GEORGE!!!

Just search this site for GEORGE to find the gift that's going to make your George smile!