Board for a game called ‘Ups and Downs of Life: A capital game for young and Old’, 1899, Catalogue ref: COPY 1/146 f15
- Look at the board, how do you think you would play this game?
- What do you think the rules could be?
- What can we learn about the following in Victorian times?
- fun and entertainment
- travel and transport
- marriage
- school punishment
- clothing
- What does the game suggest is the main “up” or goal of life?
- What are some of the ‘downs’?
- Do you think these ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ are similar or different for us today?
- Discuss with a friend or helper what other sources would help you to find more about Victorian entertainment and leisure.