365 everyday games and pastimes - Martin Toseland

Jam-packed with games and activities for all ages, this is a book to dip into at any day of any season, and a fun-packed compendium to savour for years to come.

Whether it's Charades at Christmas or Murder in the Dark at New Year, Mad Scientist at Halloween, or simply a wealth of ideas for things to play at children's birthday parties, here are winning games for all occasions.

Britain has a long tradition of truly wonderful pastimes, which are a welcome and inexpensive alternative to round-the-clock 'digitainment' and Martin and Simon Toseland's comprehensive collection is a timely aide memoire and indispensable guide.

From party games, word games, memory games, to classic card and dice games... traditional marbles and ball games, to games for rainy days and magic tricks; games to play in the park, at the beach, in the car or even in the kitchen - this irresistible book has something for everyone, every day of the year.