The Great Game Of Britain
Fantastic at Christmas but popular all-year-'round, The Great Game Of Britain is a genius-creation packed-full of drama and entertainment.
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What is The Great Game Of Britain?
The Great Game Of Britain is a classic British board game adventure, where players race across the country by train, plotting routes, dodging hazards, and sometimes stranding their opponents in the wilds of Scotland! Designed for 2-6 players, it's a perfect blend of luck, skill, and strategic mischief-equal parts race, sabotage, and family mayhem. If you think a board game about rail travel sounds dull, you haven't played this one!
Fun Fact: There are several editions, some featuring new routes and updated artwork. The game even spent years out of print before its triumphant return!
History of The Great Game Of Britain
- The game first appeared in the late 1980s, published by Ideal Games (John Adams).
- Originally inspired by Britain's rich railway heritage, it quickly became a family favourite at Christmas and all year long.
- It went out of print for a few years, but demand brought it back with new editions and improved components.
- Today, The Great Game Of Britain is a beloved staple for families, rail enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good-natured race.
How to Play - Rules
- Each player draws 6 secret destination cards - your aim is to visit them all before anyone else.
- Travel Britain's railways by rolling dice, choosing your route, and blocking rivals by closing stations!
- Roll a 6 and you can open or close a station of your choice - use this to help yourself or hinder others.
- Each time you switch to a new mainline, pick up a hazard card - these can send you off course, strand you, or send you north of the border!
- The first player to visit all 6 destinations and return to a mainline station wins.
- Easy to learn, quick to play, and absolutely addictive!
Why is The Great Game Of Britain So Popular?
This is one game that new players always find surprising-board games about trains might sound niche, but the blend of racing, blocking, and chaos is irresistible. The educational landmark cards add a touch of history but aren't required for gameplay - just for fun. There's a unique thrill to being 'stuck in Scotland' or picking who you want to sabotage next!
Retro Tip: The Great Game Of Britain is so addictive that 'just one more' game can easily turn into a marathon session!
How to Win
The winner is the first to visit all their secret destinations and return to a mainline station. Plan ahead, roll well, and use those station closures and hazards at just the right time. Remember: sometimes, the best route is the one nobody else spots!
Complete Official Rules (John Adams)
The Great Game Of Britain - the classic race game along Britain's historic railway network: Take six secret destination cards and take a trip around Britain. The first to travel to all six of their secret destinations is the winner - but watch out for hazards and station closures along the way.
From the manufacturer: A nostalgic race around the historic railway networks of Britain. Choose your 6 secret destination cards and get ready for an exciting trip! The winner is the first person to commute from the main line station of their choice to their 6 secret destinations - so be sure to plan a very clever and careful trip around Britain.
Roll a 6 on the die and open or close a station of your choice, watch out for the hazards, every time you change a line you must pick one up, sending you exactly where you don't want to go! Stoke the engine's boiler and get ready for a fast and furious race around Britain's railway networks. It's easy to play and great fun, time and time again.
From the manufacturer: A nostalgic race around the historic railway networks of Britain. Choose your 6 secret destination cards and get ready for an exciting trip! The winner is the first person to commute from the main line station of their choice to their 6 secret destinations - so be sure to plan a very clever and careful trip around Britain.
Roll a 6 on the die and open or close a station of your choice, watch out for the hazards, every time you change a line you must pick one up, sending you exactly where you don't want to go! Stoke the engine's boiler and get ready for a fast and furious race around Britain's railway networks. It's easy to play and great fun, time and time again.
Why We Love The Great Game Of Britain
This game is a true British family classic-simple to learn, endlessly replayable, and always packed with 'gotcha' moments. Whether you're a train buff, board game aficionado, or just want to have a laugh with friends and family, The Great Game Of Britain is sure to become a highlight at any gathering, holiday, or rainy weekend.