Today, we will be sharing a review of The Great Game of Britain which was sent to us by the good people at John Adams. This board game kept us busy during lockdown3 as we played it on the days when we wanted to explore and feel like we were travelling again on the wonderful British train lines.
Players of this game will be on a nostalgic race around the historic railway networks of Britain where they get to choose six secret destination cards and explore Britain. The winner is the first person to commute from the mainline station to their 6 secret destinations but be sure to plan a very clever and careful trip around Britain. Roll a 6 on the dice and open or close a station of your choice, but watch out for the hazard cards as every time you change a line you must pick one up, sending you exactly where you don’t want to go! So stoke the engine’s boiler and get ready for a fast and furious race around Britain’s railway networks.
What did we think of The Great Game of Britain Board Game?
We love playing board games over the weekend and have a good collection of different board games but as our children get older, I find that they need to be stimulated even more by unique games such as The Great Game of Britain.
Many of you would remember playing this game as a child but for those who don’t, the object of the game is pretty simple…players would need to visit six places of interest in Britain, while using signals and diversions to prevent others from reaching their goals.
Recommended for children aged seven and above, this is a great family game where both adults and children can play together easily. You can play the game with two players or up to six players.
The game was fun to play with our children as they got to learn about various landmarks of places of interests as well as names of train stations and where they are located on the map. I found that this is one game that can play out for hours as it is not about getting to your destination but actually stopping others from reaching theirs or heading back to London.
On a positive note, it is a great game to teach children about the geography of the UK. On the negative side the game can take hours to complete and to add the train pieces as made from plastic and not metal (as you find in other games such as Monopoly).
Where can you buy The Great Game of Britain Board Game and how much does it cost?
You can buy the board game from Amazon here for £19.17. Best to check the latest price as it might fluctuate.
About John Adams
At John Adams they are experts in play and imagination, having over 50 years’ experience developing and marketing some of the most innovative products in the children’s toys, games, science and arts and crafts sectors. They are a proud British-based company who pride themselves on excellence, which is reflected in the demand for their products in other areas of the world such as the USA, Australia and Asia. At John Adams, they love bringing people together through their games, toys and arts and crafts! Whether you want to solve a Rubik’s Cube in record time, see a spectacular science experiment happen before your eyes, or play a laugh out loud family game, we have a lot for you to explore.
They make toys and games that encourage creativity and provoke interesting talking points, with enormous play value. Their product range includes family favourites and classic brands such as Rubik’s, Rummikub, IDEAL Games, John Adams Creative Play, BLOPENS, Action Science, Fuzzy-Felt, Tiny Tears, Girl’s World and Intex. They’re also very proud to partner with some of the biggest character licenses including PAW Patrol, SuperZings, My Little Pony and 44 Cats.
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* We were sent the boardgame in return for a review. All opinions are our own.
19 comments
As a child I have always loved these educational board games, thanks to the same many notions I have remained etched in my memory until today!
How wonderful, thanks for the lovely comments
My Family also love playing board games and have a good collection of different board games. Such a great activity and bonding.
Agree, it is a lovely game to play together
I’ve never heard of this board game before but it really seems interesting and great learning tool for kids.
Can’t agree with you more
I like geographical games such as this. I like the educational aspect of them.
Agree, kids learn so much from them
Interesting! This game sounds like it can both be fun and educational. Thanks for the review, otherwise I might have never heard of it!
You are welcome, glad you enjoyed reading it
My kids would love this board game. Just wish there’s a way we could purchase it from here.
So glad to hear that, why don’t you message them to find out more?
We love board games in our home too and my nephew is obsessed with trains and train stations so though he might not know all of them he would love this.
How wonderful! So glad to hear that
The game of Great Britain would be awesome. A fun way to indulge when we cant’ get there right now by travel.
Agree, great way to travel whilst still at home
This looks like the ideal game that is super educational. I think that a lot of kids would love to play this game for sure.
I love playing board games with my niece and nephews. This one sounds great! Love the detailed review ☺👌
Thank you for your kind comments