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product_id: 54077895
title: "IDEAL | The Great Game of Britain: The classic race game along Britain's historic railway networks | Classic Board Games | For 2-6 Players | Ages 7+"
brand: "ideal"
price: "64143CFA"
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reviews_count: 12
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# Dynamic hazard & destination cards 2-6 players strategic race Classic 1920s British railway map IDEAL | The Great Game of Britain: The classic race game along Britain's historic railway networks | Classic Board Games | For 2-6 Players | Ages 7+

**Brand:** ideal
**Price:** 64143CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Race, strategize, and relive Britain’s golden railway era—don’t miss the game everyone’s talking about!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** IDEAL | The Great Game of Britain: The classic race game along Britain's historic railway networks | Classic Board Games | For 2-6 Players | Ages 7+ by ideal
- **How much does it cost?** 64143CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ideal enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **No Setup, No Batteries:** Ready to play straight out of the box—no assembly or electronics needed, just pure classic fun.
- • **Unpredictable Hazard Cards:** Face legendary challenges like 'Enticed to fish' or 'Bored with modern architecture' that keep every game fresh and fiercely competitive.
- • **Race Across Historic Britain:** Navigate the iconic 1920s railway network in a thrilling race to unique destinations.
- • **Timeless Appeal with Modern Luxury:** A deluxe edition that revives a beloved classic, blending nostalgia with contemporary quality.
- • **Family & Friends Game Night Essential:** Perfect for 2-6 players aged 7+, fostering strategic thinking and bonding without screens.

## Overview

The Great Game of Britain is a classic board game for 2-6 players aged 7+, featuring a detailed 1920s British railway map and dynamic hazard cards that create unpredictable, strategic gameplay. No batteries or assembly required, it’s a perfect blend of historical charm and family-friendly competition that encourages critical thinking and screen-free fun.

## Description

IDEAL | The Great Game of Britain: The classic race game along Britain's historic railway networks | Classic Board Games | For 2-6 Players | Ages 7+ : desertcart.co.uk: Toys & Games

Review: Brilliant game - My family have at least 6 copies of this game because we all enjoy it so much. It can be more ruthless than Monopoly, as you have the chance to gang up or pick on a player
Review: Perfect for getting the kids off their smartphones. - A fold out map of Britain. Little model trains. Two packs of cards - who would have thought these ingredients could make for such a fun game. There's no money in this game, just a random selection of British & Irish attractions to visit and the 1920s railway network to navigate on the way round. So far, so ho-hum - what makes this game great is the Hazard Cards, which have passed into family legend - "Enticed to fish: Go to Grimsby" and "Bored with modern architecture: Visit Brighton" are just two of them. Other reviewers have mentioned loving this game in its original incarnation. Me too. I bought this modern, slightly more luxurious edition for my nephew, who loved playing it 20 years ago. To watch his fiancée, from Belfast, struggle to locate the attractions was a hoot. As I said, this is great family fun, and perfect for detaching children from their electronic devices.

## Features

- The classic race game along Britain's historic railway networks
- Visit different destinations and you will not know until the tickets have been issued & the race is on
- Watch out for the hazards and station closures!
- 2-6 players
- Age: 7+

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005JHFCWU |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 27,530 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 748 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Colour | Nylon/a |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (390) |
| Date First Available | 9 Sept. 2011 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Develops critical thinking and strategic planning skills, and provides historical context |
| Item model number | 9540 |
| Language | Unknown |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 0 - 3 years |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Number of Game Players | 2-6 |
| Release date | 9 Sept. 2011 |
| Remote Control Included? | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ideal
- **Genre:** Strategy
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Number of players:** 2-6
- **Theme:** Family

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Love this game but the board is a little bit small. Is there anywhere I can get a larger board?**
A: Hi, there was an older version of this game, 1981, with a big Union Jack on the box - if you do a search on Google 'images' of the great game of britain you will see a picture of the box. I think that version had a bigger board. I did have a copy of that game some years ago but unfortunately only have the newer version for sale. Regards Richard, rich games

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant game
*by S***P on 29 January 2025*

My family have at least 6 copies of this game because we all enjoy it so much. It can be more ruthless than Monopoly, as you have the chance to gang up or pick on a player

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for getting the kids off their smartphones.
*by A***D on 17 July 2016*

A fold out map of Britain. Little model trains. Two packs of cards - who would have thought these ingredients could make for such a fun game. There's no money in this game, just a random selection of British & Irish attractions to visit and the 1920s railway network to navigate on the way round. So far, so ho-hum - what makes this game great is the Hazard Cards, which have passed into family legend - "Enticed to fish: Go to Grimsby" and "Bored with modern architecture: Visit Brighton" are just two of them. Other reviewers have mentioned loving this game in its original incarnation. Me too. I bought this modern, slightly more luxurious edition for my nephew, who loved playing it 20 years ago. To watch his fiancée, from Belfast, struggle to locate the attractions was a hoot. As I said, this is great family fun, and perfect for detaching children from their electronic devices.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great gift
*by P***R on 19 November 2025*

Bought as a gift, but looks good from the box

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