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Games from the Patents

The archives of the Patent Registries are full of lost dreams, many of which are games. These are inventions that never saw manufacture, for many reasons. We have chosen more than a few to bring to life with all the care that design and modern technology can bring to the task.

If you have a hankering to play a new game, but want it to be cards in the hand,  pick one of these

WordCraft

WordCraft

WordCraft: The Original Word-Building Game from the 1890s. Combine root, prefix, and suffix cards to form words. Challenge friends and family to create longest words. Earn points for syllable count, sweeps and correct spellings. Includes prize cards and rules for endless play variations.

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