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Authors Card Game: Educational Family Card Game for Kids and Adults, Featuring 13 Great Classical Writers & Their Works

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Since its debut in 1861, the Authors Card Game has delighted players of all ages with its unique blend of fun and learning. This classic educational card game includes a 52-card deck featuring portraits of 13 of the world’s most celebrated writers, each with four of their greatest literary works. The object is simple yet engaging: collect complete “books”― four cards of the same author―by asking other players for their cards, as you discover timeless authors and stories.The deck highlights literary icons such as Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Louisa May Alcott, and Edgar Allan Poe. Perfect for classrooms, family game nights, or literature enthusiasts, this literary card game makes learning about great authors both interactive and fun. Designed for versatility, the cards also include standard indices in both corners, allowing them to double as a traditional 52-card deck.Key Features:Classic Educational Card Game: First published in 1861, this timeless deck blends strategy, memory, and literary knowledgeCelebrated Literary Legends: Features 13 great writers including Twain, Dickens, Shakespeare, Alcott, Poe, and moreFun Family Gameplay: Easy-to-learn rules make it perfect for both kids and adults, ideal for classrooms and family game nightsVersatile 52-Card Deck: Includes standard indices, so it can also be used for many traditional card gamesDurable and Collectible: High-quality printing with colorful portraits, a must-have for game collectors and literature loversPerfect for teachers, students, families, and classic game collectors, the Authors Card Game is an entertaining and educational way to celebrate the world’s greatest writers. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ U.S. Games Systems, Inc.


Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2003


Language ‏ : ‎ English


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1572814454


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 55


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.2 x 0.75 x 3.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #24,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #809 in Humor (Books)


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    • Quality vintage product
Format: Cards
Had tons of fun playing this game when we were 8-12 years old. Learned lots of stuff I can remember to this day. The "vintage" edition shown here allows you to use the deck as a standard card deck -- not available in the vintage edition -- but that's value added because we can use the very same deck for gin rummy and whist and other card games. High value, therefore. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023 by Paul Nockleby
    • Childhood memories
Format: Cards
Good game
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025 by M W Taylor
    • Cool
Format: Cards
I like this card game it's fun and challenging and sometimes frustrating, which makes it all the more fun. It's also educational. I plan to get some of the other decks
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024 by Amazon Customer
    • Best educational activity!
Format: Cards
I grew up playing this with my grandparents, and now that I homeschool my children I was lucky to find this! Brings back so many memories and incredibly educational
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024 by Mamamoo
    • Great Teaching Game
Format: Cards
Authors is a perfect tool to teach kids (and adults) about famous authors while playing a fun, competitive game. It’s like “Go Fish” for adults. Each card is unique and has to be specifically asked for. You have to pay attention and remember what your opponents said. My children and now their children regularly ask to play it. I scored it a 4 star only because I much prefer the original game. The old was just Authors. This newer version is also a deck of playing cards marked with ♠️ ♦️ etc. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023 by Katt
    • Really fun game for ages around 7 and up.
Format: Cards
I was happily surprised to see this card game available again; it was huge favorite when I was young, 60 years ago!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024 by Star
    • Easy and educational
Format: Cards
I ordered all 3 Decks so we could play after my surgery. We never used them. We did own this set when I was a child and we learned about authors. I even remembered it for a trivia question. Teach your kids and have fun!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023 by Auntphibian
    • Great game for the family
Format: Cards
I played this with the family when I was young. Easy to learn and play. I still remember almost all the books and authors used.
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024 by Marco B.

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