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New game of human life
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Wallis, J. (John), d. 1818 [author]

Newbery, E. (Elizabeth), 1746-1821 [author]
Title
New game of human life
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Game of 1790 entitled The new game of human life; "NB. It is necessary to inform the purchaser that the totum must be marked with figures 1,2,3,4,5,6 & to avoid introducing a dice box into private families, each player must spin twice, which will answer the same purpose". Has rules in centre of board; Infant; Child; Boy; Darling; Mischievous boy; Careless boy; Seditious boy; Malignant boy; Docile boy; Thoughtless boy; Negligent boy; Youth; Volunteer; Indolent youth; Assiduous youth; Obstinate youth; Rebellious youth; Gallant; Trifler; Lover; Idler; Duellist; Dissembler; Young man; Decisive man; Complaisant man; Downright man; Flatterer; Critic; Prodigal; Coxcomb; Generous man; Oconomist; Married man; Batchelor; Prime of life; Author; Songster; Historian; Romance writer; Poet; Orator; Comic author; Dramatist; Tragic author; Traveller; Geographer; Sedate man; Imperious man; Affable man; Morose man; Benevolent man; Insensible man; Vigilant man; Patriot; Good father; Ambitious man; Temperate man; Glutton; Old man; Libertine; Philosopher; Drunkard; Miser; Gambler; Learned man; Brute; Patient man; Vindictive man; Friend of man; Man hater; Decrepitude; Sloven; Old bean; Hasty man; Hypochondriac; Satyrist; Joker; Silent man; Merry fellow; Troublesome companion; Quiet man; Thoughtful man; Immortal man; New game of human life
Date 14 July 1790
date QS:P571,+1790-07-14T00:00:00Z/11
Dimensions single sheet; 465 x 677 mm
Accession number
Games folder (1)
Place of creation London (England): Wallis, J.; London (England): Newbery, E.
Inscriptions Utility and moral tendency of this game
Notes Games folder (2); 006863
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