Game Information
J. Jaques & Son (publisher) AGPI # · P-3208Full Publisher Info
Happy Families (game title) AGPI # · G-36106
Title Source · 
rules
Title Language · 
English
Date · 
around 1880 s
Publication Location on Game

UK

Variant Description

44 cards

Short Description

24 cards of grotesque characters

Game Type · 
Price

1 shilling

Rules Format

sheet

Rules Overview

THE GAME OF HAPPY FAMILIES
The original and only genuine edition.

[...]

The following are the names of the families included in this edition

Bun the Baker.
Bones the Butcher.
Block the Barber.
Bung the Brewer.
Chip the Carpenter.
Dip the Dyer.
Grits the Grocer.
Does the Doctor.
Pots the Painter.
Tape the Tailor.
Soot the Sweep.

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