Created in the UK in 1922, Waddingtons started printing their now famous No.1 playing cards, and over the following half century developed a whole series of original board games. These included, Buccaneer, Cluedo, Lexicon and Totopoloy amongst many others. Following a buyout by American giant Hasbro in 1994, the Waddingtons name was used by them as a popular brand of games and jigsaw puzzles.
In fact, their collection of thirteen limited edition Christmas puzzles are now some of the most sought after by collectors all over the world. It’s not only the jigsaws that are in big demand by the collectors – vintage copies of the older Waddingtons board games fetch large sums of money in specialist auctions. Modern versions of some of these Waddingtons games are still made by Gibsons Games, another well respected English games supplier.
The Waddingtons name is licensed by Hasbro to Top Trumps maker Winning Moves, who offer a large series of different Waddingtons No.1 card games, many of which incorporate kid’s favourite TV characters, football clubs or even film characters such as the Marvel Heroes. The name Waddingtons is synonymous with quality and value for money, and especially with bridge players around the globe who always insist on the Waddingtons No.1 playing cards for their matches.
The shops in this category stock an excellent selection of board games to suit all ranges from 3 to 103!
There is an almost unlimited number of children’s card games that can be derived from the popular 52 card deck. Try these shops for some of them.
Almost every game played requires the use of dice, and these shops sell a great selection of dice games.
From classics like Monopoly to the very latest Bakugan games, these toy shops sell a great selection of games & puzzles.
Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to stimulate your child's mind and dexterity skills. Browse for jigsaws here.
Find the very best travel games for kids of all ages here, and keep them occupied for hours!
Specialises in educational, learning and creative arts & crafts.
Sells the very best selection of all the latest jigsaw puzzles.
UK supplier of the unique Sorgenfresser soft 'worry eater' dolls.
