Top Trumps: Accidental Tudor Deaths

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Calling all aficionados of card games, Top Trumps and amazing facts from history!
 

Introducing our ‘Accidental Tudor Deaths’ Top Trumps card game, a new version from the series that has captured the hearts of enthusiasts since Top Trumps was first created in 1978.

Whether it's death while playing bowls on the frozen River Cherwell, escaped bear, or wet sheep, 'Accidental Tudor Deaths' Top Trumps is a great combination of factual and fun! 

‘Accidental Tudor Deaths’ Top Trumps is brought to life by the research from the 16th century, illustrating the varied and bizarre ways people accidentally met their end.

The research of Professor Steven Gunn and Dr Tomasz Gromelski (from the University of Oxford's History Faculty) on over 9000 coroner's reports, funded by the ESRC, informed the content for this game. 

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Ages 8+, suitable for 2 to 6 players. 

Game play 60-90 minutes 

Box contains: 1 pack of cards

Order your Limited Edition version by visiting The Oxford University Store
£8 per pack - postage £4.50 (UK only) or collection in person option available

Accidental Tudor Death Top Trumps Game Card | University of Oxford (oxforduniversitystores.co.uk)

 

 

Listen to a bite-sized talk by Prof Steven Gunn talking about the research project behind the Top Trumps game here: 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/DyVaRqBX1SI?si=OxEIbZHhgUwNqtOi