Harry's Game (Blue)
£120.00
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So here it is! Harry's Game has been refined further to be compact yet still provide a pleasing gaming experience. The board is hand made from solid oak, with the play field grooved to show which direction dominoes must be laid. A walnut frame has been set into the oak board making sure the dominoes are contained during play.
The frame is hand painted with three different shades of blue. Each shade identifies the players horizontal scoring lanes. The left side provides play for 2 or 4(in teams of 2) players. And the right side for 3 or 6(in teams of 2) players. Two sets of dominoes hand made from walnut. Pips grooved and painted. One set in red and the other in white.
Made in September 2021.
Each board is numbered and dated on the underside.
Board measures 30 x 20 x 3 cm
Sets are supplied with 2 cotton storage bags, and of course the rules of play.
Scoring board sold separately. Please enquire for further details.
It’s the Oakes & Oakes flagship
The board that holds the history which created the foundations of the Oakes & Oakes ethos. Invented by Harry Oakes. Hand made by Jad Oakes.
A basic intro to how the game is played…
• Players : 2-3 (individual) or 4-6 (teams of 2)
• Set includes : Play field consisting of 54 rectangle markers for placing dominoes. 2 x sets of dominoes. Score board. 6 pegs for score marking.
A mathematical strategy game. Players or teams choose their coloured lanes, marked on left and right of the board. Two and four players on the left or three and six players on the right. Players take it in turns to place dominoes on the play field attempting to create dominant lines whilst stopping their opponents from doing the same. A dominant line is one adding up to exactly 28 pips. Each player begins play with 7 dominoes each. Players may only place a domino so long as one domino square is within their coloured lane. Points are awarded during play to a domino placed next to one of the same value. The game ends when one player or side has filled all their own spaces. Mega bonus points are awarded at the end of play to specific combinations of dominoes that make up a dominant line.
The Oakes & Oakes story
Inspired by the rediscovery of my grandfather’s board game patent, Oakes & Oakes is an artisan concept project officially founded in October 2020. Having never had the pleasure of meeting Harry, the project began as an attempt to make a connection and create a memory through the act of collaboration. The idea was simple; using Harry’s words and drawings contained in his patent as the guide, i would make his game using natural solid woods.
The ethos behind the Oakes & Oakes project is to celebrate historic games from all cultural heritages, preserve traditions, create new ones, bring people together and ultimately become heirlooms to be passed down to multiple generations.
In the same way this project started with the idea of making connections, the activity of playing these games provides a way of connecting and reconnecting. A social past time that negates the digital realm.
Using responsibly sourced natural solid woods all the games are crafted with hand tools, hand painted and finished with traditional non-toxic natural oils.
As games get played and memories made, the players leave their marks further adding their own history.
The frame is hand painted with three different shades of blue. Each shade identifies the players horizontal scoring lanes. The left side provides play for 2 or 4(in teams of 2) players. And the right side for 3 or 6(in teams of 2) players. Two sets of dominoes hand made from walnut. Pips grooved and painted. One set in red and the other in white.
Made in September 2021.
Each board is numbered and dated on the underside.
Board measures 30 x 20 x 3 cm
Sets are supplied with 2 cotton storage bags, and of course the rules of play.
Scoring board sold separately. Please enquire for further details.
It’s the Oakes & Oakes flagship
The board that holds the history which created the foundations of the Oakes & Oakes ethos. Invented by Harry Oakes. Hand made by Jad Oakes.
A basic intro to how the game is played…
• Players : 2-3 (individual) or 4-6 (teams of 2)
• Set includes : Play field consisting of 54 rectangle markers for placing dominoes. 2 x sets of dominoes. Score board. 6 pegs for score marking.
A mathematical strategy game. Players or teams choose their coloured lanes, marked on left and right of the board. Two and four players on the left or three and six players on the right. Players take it in turns to place dominoes on the play field attempting to create dominant lines whilst stopping their opponents from doing the same. A dominant line is one adding up to exactly 28 pips. Each player begins play with 7 dominoes each. Players may only place a domino so long as one domino square is within their coloured lane. Points are awarded during play to a domino placed next to one of the same value. The game ends when one player or side has filled all their own spaces. Mega bonus points are awarded at the end of play to specific combinations of dominoes that make up a dominant line.
The Oakes & Oakes story
Inspired by the rediscovery of my grandfather’s board game patent, Oakes & Oakes is an artisan concept project officially founded in October 2020. Having never had the pleasure of meeting Harry, the project began as an attempt to make a connection and create a memory through the act of collaboration. The idea was simple; using Harry’s words and drawings contained in his patent as the guide, i would make his game using natural solid woods.
The ethos behind the Oakes & Oakes project is to celebrate historic games from all cultural heritages, preserve traditions, create new ones, bring people together and ultimately become heirlooms to be passed down to multiple generations.
In the same way this project started with the idea of making connections, the activity of playing these games provides a way of connecting and reconnecting. A social past time that negates the digital realm.
Using responsibly sourced natural solid woods all the games are crafted with hand tools, hand painted and finished with traditional non-toxic natural oils.
As games get played and memories made, the players leave their marks further adding their own history.
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