The Charles Dickens Game

Name: The Charles Dickens Game
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781399629652
Price: 60.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

An immersive boardgame – Race to reveal your Dickensian story

By Ellie Dix

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Brief Description

In this fast-paced card-collecting game, you'll compete to craft your very own Dickensian tale. Follow in Dickens's footsteps as you travel to all of his favourite places, embarking on a dramatic journey through his life and works. Meet beloved characters from classic novels, and entertain your... Read More

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The Charles Dickens Game

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Craft your own story inspired by the characters, locations and events of Dickens' works

Description

DICKENS FANS UNITE! — Whether you're a fan of Dickens' novels or a board game lover, the literary details and immersive elements in this game will entertain and delight.

STEP INTO THE STORIES — Write your perfect story using characters, settings and events from Dickens' most memorable works as you go from location to location in search of the best plot.

PUBLISHED BY LAURENCE KING — Laurence King has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.

The Charles Dickens Game offers a unique opportunity to experience the literary world of one of the greatest writers through an engaging and interactive format.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399629652

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Game

Date Published: 08 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 315.0mm

Weight: 650g

Collections

Cooking & Food Ellie Dix Laurence King Publishing Non-Fiction

About the Author

Barry Falls is an illustrator based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He has worked for The New York Times, The Guardian, American Airlines, Unicef and Random House.

Mandela Fernandez Grandon is a research scientist and game designer. Ellie Dix is a board game designer, author of the book The Board Game Family, host of The Game School on Teacher Hug Radio and owner of The Dark Imp. They designed The Jane Austen Game together for Laurence King in 2024.

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