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Wild Rides

A mix and match card game
By Anon
Laurence King Publishing
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Brief Description
Have you ever seen a fire engine with monster truck wheels? Or a camper van with bicycle wheels? Create vehicles that have never been seen before in this mix and match card game. Compete to match the pairs correctly or invent brand new vehicles. Learn about... Read More
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Wild Rides

Create crazy contraptions in this mix and match card game for 2+ players.

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Have you ever seen a fire engine with monster truck wheels? Or a camper van with bicycle wheels? Create vehicles that have never been seen before in this mix and match card game. Compete to match the pairs correctly or invent brand new vehicles. Learn about the transport in the accompanying fold-out booklet.

Wild Rides offers multiple ways to play: engage in a matching or memory game or have fun mixing the pairs.

The game is easy to learn and simple to play for kids aged 3 and above.

Fun to play on the move to give kids a screen-free activity.

50 beautifully illustrated cards by illustrator Daniel Frost, allow you to match up 25 vehicles.

Published by Laurence King: Laurence King has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts, and books.

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9781398725294

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Game

Date Published: 05 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Length: 48.0mm

Width: 102.0mm

Height: 146.0mm

Weight: 311g

Collections

Anon Board Games Children’s, Teenage and Educational Laurence King Publishing Orion Publishing Co

About the Author

Daniel Frost (Illustrator)

Daniel Frost is an award-winning British artist living and working in Copenhagen. He has worked with a wide range of prestigious clients in the worlds of advertising, fashion and publishing. An author and illustrator of both fiction and non-fiction picture books, his works have been enjoyed around the world and have been translated into many languages. Daniel's charming and playful illustrations are created using a range of artistic materials. He approaches his work with passion and curiosity, which breathes life into every piece he makes.

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