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The Game of Alice in Wonderland
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The Game of Alice in Wonderland, 1882, Selchow & Righter
Players 2–6
Setup time 1 minute
Playing time 20 to 30 minutes

The Game of Alice in Wonderland is a classic card game that came out in 1882. It was made by a company called Selchow and Righter. This game is special because it was the very first game ever based on the famous book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. The cards in the game have colorful pictures that look just like the original drawings by Sir John Tenniel from the book.

What is The Game of Alice in Wonderland?

This game is a traditional card game, meaning it uses a deck of cards to play. It was created a long time ago, in the late 1800s. The game lets 2 to 6 players join in, and it's pretty easy to learn. Setting up the game takes only about one minute, and a full game usually lasts between 20 and 30 minutes.

Why is this game important?

The Game of Alice in Wonderland holds a special place in history. It was the very first time anyone made a game based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. This book, written by Lewis Carroll, was incredibly popular. It told the story of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a magical world. Because the book was so loved, creating a game about it was a big deal. It helped bring Alice's adventures to even more people in a new way.

The people behind the game

The game was published by a company called Selchow and Righter. They were a well-known company that made many games and puzzles during that time. They helped bring fun and entertainment to families across the country.

The amazing artwork

One of the best parts of The Game of Alice in Wonderland is its artwork. The cards feature beautiful, colorful illustrations. These pictures are based on the original drawings by Sir John Tenniel. Tenniel was the artist who drew the famous black-and-white pictures for Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland book. For the card game, his drawings were made colorful, bringing the characters like the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts to life in a new way.

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