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Game entitled Rules and directions for playing the Historical pastime of England; with a short account of the principal events which have occurred from William the Conqueror to the accession of George the third; has yellow paper wrapper, with printed label. "This game comprehends nearly one hundred and sixty ofthe principal circumstances in the History of England, commencing with the Battle of Hastings, and ending with the accession of George the Third, with appropriate fines or rewards, to most of the subjects. It is played with a tetotum, numbered from 1 to 8. Each player proceeds in the game according to the number he turns, and receives the reward, or pays the fine appointed. There are likewise twelve letters, one of which each player must draw; and he who draws the earliest in the alphabet, takes the privilege of turning first, and the others in rotation. Each player must place his letter on the circumstance to which he turns, to show his situation in the game. If any player turns to that subject on which another has his letter, he takes that place, and the other moves one forward, except at the Holy Lane, where as many may be placed as chance may send. Each player advances in the game by adding the figure that he turns to the number on which his letter stands. Any number of persons may play; and he who arrives first at the Treasury, wins the game, takes the stakes and all forfeits that remain" "No. 1. Battle of Hastings - pay one to the King. No. 2. William the Conqueror. Take all fines that have been paid to him. No. 3. British baron - pay one to the Norman, etc."; Historical pastime of England; Image 2