The Book of Classic Puzzles and Word Games by Gyles Brandreth

The Book of Classic Puzzles and Word Games by Gyles Brandreth

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Containing over 460 puzzles from around the world, including puzzles from old Arabic, Greek and Hindu sources, this book has puzzles involving numbers, words, shapes, coins, matches, chess, calculators and computers. There are also puzzles of logic and quick thinking as well as 160 word games.

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The Book of Classic Puzzles and Word Games by Gyles Brandreth

Containing over 460 puzzles from around the world, including puzzles from old Arabic, Greek and Hindu sources, this book contains puzzles involving numbers, words, shapes, coins, matches, chess, calculators and computers. There are puzzles involving logic and quick thinking and a special section of classic puzzles for children. The second section of the book contains over 160 word games that can be either played alone, with a friend, in groups, at a party or by children. The collection contains games such as convergence, double jeopardy and balderdash. Not only are there spoken and written games but also a section devoted to word play, encompassing every kind of verbal and linguistic entertainment from anagrams to spoonerisms and malapropisms.
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ISBN 13 9781851521142
ISBN 10 1851521143
Title The Book of Classic Puzzles and Word Games
Author Gyles Brandreth
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 1992-03-15
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.