Even though the holiday season is over, the dark cold nights are still here. To pass those chilly winter evenings this game might be fun. This is how it works: “Bookchase is also the world’s first board game about books which comes with your own bookshelf, library card, bookshop, and your own set of tiny books to collect. First one to collect six books and head home wins! Simple really.” You can learn more about the game here (US) and here (UK).
A while ago, I posted about a game I was addicted to for quite a while. (To be found here.) This ‘Bookworm’ game now has a sequel. It is called ‘Bookworm Adventure’. I downloaded the trial today and I had lots of fun. It also keeps up my English, since you have to find English words. You can download the trial here.
To learn more about this game, you can visit this link. You can also go to this Wiki page to get more insight in the game and how it was made. I wish you lots of fun with this game!
I found this adventure game made for the LA public library. The game is called the Goodhue Codex. You have to solve riddles, find thinks and make your way to the rare books section. You have to register, but you do not have to give your e-mail address. You can find the game here.
If you like (your) children to read more, this book seems like a lot of fun. It is called “Games for reading” by Peggy Kaye. Whilst playing games out of the book, they are supposed to get enthusiastic about reading. This book is also suitable for people who work with children. There are some notes for teachers included. You can learn more about the book and search inside here
Sorry for the poor amount of postings lately. I came down with the flu last week and it does not seem to get better. Don’t worry! Since I have a ‘bright’ moment right now, I will treat you with a post right away. Something to keep you busy for a while…
For all you Dickens fans out there; the BBC has a great site. It is an animation of Dickens’ Bleak house. To be found here. There also is a game, called “Survive Dickens’ London”. If you do well, according to the website, you will get to meet Charles Dickens. You can find the game here. Have fun!
I just read a post on Litminds about a film that is made about Nancy Drew. (Click here for the Wikipedia article on this character.) The film can be seen as from June 15. Nancy Drew was created by Carolyn Keene. This name is actually a pseudonym. The books were in fact written by a fast number of writers. (Click here for a Wikipedia article on Carolyn Keene.)
The Internet Movie Database has information about the movie, to be found here. I have seen the trailer and it seems to be a film made for 15 year olds. Too bad. But I will watch it anyway, to make sure. You can view the trailer by clicking on the start button.
There is also an official website about the film. You can find it here. If you like bookish films, take a look at this post. Books and games featuring this detective can be found here
Ernesto Hoost, a Dutch pro fighter, and five Japanese guys play a weird game in a library. They have to undergo a series of events without making a sound. It is typically Japanese, since these events are quite weird. Torture would apply to most of them. I have to say, I laughed my head of. I think the Japanese guys chose the Dutch Hoost because he won the feared and famous K1 tournament in Japan four times, which is a record. He is supposed to be a very tough guy. By the looks of it, he definitely is. I would not think of playing this game with my friends in the local library for a second…
Fancy a game of chess? Take a look at this chess set. It looks quite nice in its book case. It could even be a nice gift idea for someone who plays chess. Except… The set is quite expensive. I am sure you can buy yourself a very, very nice chess set for 193.72 euro’s! Anyway, if you want to learn more about it, click here.
On a rare occasion I post a link to a game. Since there are not a lot of ‘bookish’ games around, I seize the opportunity to bring you this one. It is one of those typical escape games. Except this one is in a library. I found it quite difficult, until my finance told me just to click on a lot of things. You can find the game here. Have fun!
You think you know lots about literature? Try your luck here! This is a website that lists quizzes on literature. How fun! I love stuff that test knowledge. These will keep you busy on a rainy (Sunday) afternoon! There are questions on authors and genres. Most of these quizzes are quite difficult. So, good luck!
