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Outrage Deluxe Board Game

Outrage Deluxe Board Game is the ultimate board game, holder of the Guinness World Record as "The Most Expensive Board Game in the World"! Outrage Deluxe Game Board represents a detailed plan of the Tower of London and it is set into a solid mahogany cabinet. If you are looking for gifts for men who have everything look no further! Craftsman built the Outrage Deluxe Board Game to the highest standard, the French polished cabinet has a drawer with hand cut dovetail joints in which the playing pieces are kept. Outrage Deluxe Board Game also has two packs of cards edged with gold leaf. The Yeoman Warders and White Tower playing pieces together with flags are hallmarked sterling silver. Each of the playing pieces and flags are coloured in enamel. The coins (Elizabethan Crowns) are also hallmarked solid silver. But the 'crowning' glory of the Outrage Deluxe Board Game and of special value are the replicas of the Crown Jewels. They are fashioned in 18ct solid gold they are studded with real rubies, sapphires, diamonds and emeralds. Each Outrage Deluxe Board Game is individually numbered on a brass plaque to ensure exclusivity, and this plaque can be personalised as desired. The Outrage Deluxe Board Game is supplied in a black, high quality travel case for the ultimate protection. The Crown Jewels picture above are described in order below: The original Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross dates from 1661 and is used in the Coronation ceremony to symbolise the Sovereign's temporal power under the cross. It contains Cullinan I, the world's largest premium quality cut diamond. This miniature version is hand made from 18ct gold and set with two diamonds. The cross and diamond setting are rhodium plated. The original Jewelled Sword of Offering dates from 1820 when it was made for George IV's coronation. It has been used in all Coronation ceremonies since. This miniature version is hand made from 18ct gold with the handle, guard and scabbard detailing rhodium plated. It is studded with rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The original Prince of Wales' Crown dates from 1969 and was used in the Investiture of Prince Charles at Caernarvon Castle. This miniature version is hand made from 18ct gold. The St Edward's original crown jewels date from 1661 and where used in the Coronation ceremony to crown the Monarch. These miniature versions are hand made from 18ct gold, with the cross, base and edges of the arches rhodium plated. It is studded with rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The original Sovereign's Orb dates from 1661 and is used in the Coronation ceremony to symbolise Christian sovereignty, as the Monarch is the head of the Anglican Church. This miniature version is hand made from 18ct gold with the cross and edges of the banding rhodium plated. It is studded with rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The Outrage Deluxe Board Game has 6 playing pieces which are hand made from Sterling silver and are enamelled with each playing colour. There are 4 Yeoman Warder pieces hand made from Sterling silver. There are 6 replica Elizabethan Crown coins which are hand made from Sterling silver. There are Tower and Raven playing cards are gold leaf edged. Outrage Deluxe Board Game! was devised in the early Nineties. The game was made in close collaboration with the Tower of London to ensure authenticity. The first boxed editions went on sale in 1992 and it has now sold about 60,000 copies. Until recently, the game was only available at Harrods, Hamleys and the Tower of London store in the UK. The game is now available to buy direct online for delivery worldwide, with our guaranteed commitment to customer service. Outrage Board Game is available in three formats. Deluxe, regular (£29.99) and travel (£9.99), all the Outrage! games adhere to the same concept and rules. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: Q It is a challenge to steal all of the Jewels. What if playing time is limited? A You can play the short version of the rules. Instead of playing until all the Jewels have been stolen, the winner is the first player to steal one Jewel. Q Why is the Deluxe version so expensive? A it is totally handmade from the finest materials - mahogany for the case and 18ct gold and Sterling silver (studded with precious stones) for the pieces. Each game is unique and 100% British made. Q Is Outrage! suitable for my 10 year old son? A Yes. It can be played from 8 to adult. It has the advantage that, while being a fun game, it is also great educationally. Q How was the game originally developed? A It first appeared in the early 1990's. The Tower of London was heavily involved with the development and this ensured the physical and historical accuracy of the whole game. It is still the official board game of the Tower of London. Q If a player picks a Raven card that has all players sent to Queen's House, does a player in the White Tower 'pink section' get moved also? A Yes - they only cannot be moved by another player. Q If a player rolls a seven, can a player who is missing a turn be moved? A Yes - the other player is still part of the game even though they are missing a turn. Q If an attacker has doubles, does the player get an extra turn after making their attack? A Yes Q If a player attacks on a non Raven card square, do the rules specific to that square apply (eg change a card)? A No - the rules are not followed within an attack. Q The rules state that a player in Prison cannot be moved with a split seven. Can a player who has lost a turn for any other reason (eg resting on a bench) be moved with a split seven if their punishment has not taken effect? A Yes - these players can be moved. Q When a player accuses another of failing to hand in all weapons when required to do so, and is proved incorrect, then their cards are confiscated. Are they taken by the accused, or returned to the Tower Card deck? A The cards are returned to the bottom of the Tower Card deck. Q Are the Crown Jewels in the game replicas of the actual Jewels? A Yes. Details of the Jewels are given in each game and the originals can be seen at the Tower of London. Q Is the game historically accurate? A Yes. Every effort has been made to ensure that all details in the game are correct. Q The rules seem comprehensive and easy to understand, but what if I have a question? A Simply email us with your questions. Q When a player is accused of not having surrendered all weapons, but then proves their truthfulness by revealing the cards that remain in their hand, must those cards be given up or can they be kept? A You have the option of keeping the revealed cards. REVIEW: HISTORY UK - Outrage! is a fun and flexible board game using skill, intrigue and treachery to outwit your opponents and steal the Crown Jewels. This game brings British history to life as the playing board is an historically and physically accurate representation of the Tower of London. Even the Crown Jewels are accurate copies!