The Game of Shakespeare

A game by Henry Scott

1 - 4 Players 60 minutes Low

Dice Rolling, Race, Roll / Spin and Move, Track Movement

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Description

The Game of Shakespeare is a fun and engaging board game that combines the thrill of racing with the excitement of testing your knowledge of the Bard's works. Designed by Henry Scott and first published in 1966, this game is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by 1 to 4 players in about 60 minutes. The game board features spaces named after Shakespeare's plays, and players move their pawns by rolling dice, adding an element of chance to the game. As players navigate the board, they'll encounter "pick card" spaces that can either help or hinder their progress. But here's the twist - if you can name a previously unnamed character from the play your pawn is on, you can move bonus spaces, giving you an edge over your opponents. The goal is to get your three pawns around the board and up the ladder to the Globe Theater, making this game a delightful challenge for Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike.