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Mini Howzat! Cricket Kit

The Classic Desktop Dice Game
Series: RP Minis
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Simple to master and great fun to play, Howzat! is the cricket dice game that can be played anytime, anywhere! One-of-a-kind components: Includes metal dice, rolling mat, and scorepad. Miniature book: A 32-page informative mini book includes cricket trivia and the rules of the game. Portable:... Read More
Format: Multiple-component retail product
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Back by popular demand from international sales, this re-issue of the Mini Howzat! Cricket Kit includes everything you need to play the classic cricket dice game.

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Simple to master and great fun to play, Howzat! is the cricket dice game that can be played anytime, anywhere!

One-of-a-kind components: Includes metal dice, rolling mat, and scorepad.

Miniature book: A 32-page informative mini book includes cricket trivia and the rules of the game.

Portable: Ideal for travel or at the office.

Perfect gift: A fun gift item for frustrated cricketers of all ages.

Series: RP Minis

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762487622

Publisher: Running Press

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 07 May 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Miniature Editions

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 76.0mm

Height: 86.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 32

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