The game of the goose and other animals -- The game of the owl and other lotteries -- Educational games: learning for pleasure? -- Morals and religion: how to behave! -- Jouneys: where shall we go? -- Games of war, siege and joust: contests of the imagination -- Sports and leisure: enjoy the fun! -- Satire and polemic: games with a bite! -- Advertising and promotion: games with a message -- Board games go to America: the quest for the new.
Summary
The printed board game reached new heights of beauty and ingenuity during the nineteenth century. The century began with a golden age for upmarket board games, finely engraved and often with glowing hand-colour.
