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A hilarious compendium of weird, wonderful, warped classic and new games.Taken from the brilliant website http://strange-games.blogspot.com/, Montegue Blister's Strange Games is a pocket-sized compendium of the most hilarious, noisy, messy, and often vomit-inducing games ever written.Finally, the official rules for all the games you played at school as a kid, such as Finger Jousting, Peanuts, Slapsies and Thumb Wrestling. But that's not all! Montegue Blister's Strange Games includes dangerous variations on old classics such as Extreme Rock Paper Scissors, Bloody Knuckles, Shin Kicking and Toe Wrestling, plus a whole host of new, weird and wonderful games like Face Ball, Crazy Stair Climbing, Watermelon Skiing and Mosquito Squashing.Some games are violent, some are downright savage - and most involve a tiny bit of blood. But one thing's for sure - they're great fun! Montegue Blister's Strange Games is the perfect gift for Christmas and beyond.Chapters in Strange Games in include: Hand and feet games; Urban Games; Festivals; Party Games; Trick Games; Playground Games; Throwing & Propulsion; Sports; Stand off Games; Animal Games.
This compendium investigates the cultural and recreational value of unconventional, physically demanding, and often absurd games played in social or playground settings. Author Montegue Blister compiles a diverse collection of activities ranging from nostalgic childhood pastimes to extreme, high-risk variations of traditional sports. The book serves as both a historical record of informal play and a practical manual for those seeking chaotic or physically challenging entertainment.
What You Will Find
The text functions as a lighthearted, niche reference guide for readers interested in the history and mechanics of informal, often rough-and-tumble recreational play. Its tone is irreverent and focused on the physical intensity of the activities described, positioning it as a novelty item rather than a formal sports manual.
Page Count:
238
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0007320094
ISBN-13:
9780007320097
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