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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: "₨27660"
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reviews_count: 8
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# Dynamic Hazard Cards add unpredictability 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:** ₨27660
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Race Britain’s rails, outsmart your rivals, and claim victory in the ultimate classic board game showdown!

## 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?** ₨27660 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/54077895-ideal-the-great-game-of-britain-the-classic-race-game)

## Best For

- ideal enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Experience Unpredictable Twists:** Hazard Cards introduce legendary challenges like station closures and quirky detours, keeping every game fresh and competitive.
- • **Engage 2 to 6 Players in Tactical Fun:** Perfect for family game nights or professional downtime, fostering social connection and strategic play.
- • **Navigate Britain’s Historic Railways:** Race across a beautifully detailed 27x27 cm fold-out map capturing the charm of 1920s UK rail networks.
- • **Screen-Free Entertainment for All Ages:** Designed for ages 7+, this game is the perfect antidote to digital overload, encouraging face-to-face interaction.
- • **Premium Classic Edition with Durable Components:** Comes in a reinforced protective box with high-quality plastic pieces, built to last through countless game nights.

## Overview

The Great Game of Britain by IDEAL is a classic board game for 2-6 players aged 7 and up, featuring a fold-out map of Britain’s 1920s railway network. Players race to visit destinations while navigating unpredictable Hazard Cards that add strategic depth and fun. With no money involved, it emphasizes tactical movement and social interaction, making it a timeless family favorite and a perfect screen-free activity.

## 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

- Warning:Not suitable for children under 36 months
- Warning:To be used under the direct supervision of an adult
- 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 |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 51,419 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1,308 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand | Ideal |
| Brand Name | Ideal |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts |
| Colour | Nylon/a |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Customer Package Type | Reinforced Box or Protective Package |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 390 Reviews |
| Edition | Classic Edition |
| Genre | Boardgames |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05020674954008 |
| Included Components | READY |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 27L x 27W centimetres |
| Item Type Name | The Great Game of Britain |
| Item Weight | 0.87 Kilograms |
| Language | Unknown |
| Manufacturer | John Adams |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3432 Year Limited Warranty |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 40.0 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2-6 |
| Number of players | 2-6 |
| Product dimensions | 27L x 27W centimetres |
| Sub Brand | EA |
| Theme | Family |
| Unit Count | 24 1 |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![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+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611Lt13aJiL.jpg)

## 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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