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Andy and Sue Parlour
Sergeant
Username: Tenbells
Post Number: 30
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, August 04, 2003 - 2:27 pm: |       |
Hi All,
At long last Whitechapel 1888 'Jack the Ripper's Playground is finally available.
There is a dedicated website:
www.whitechapel1888.com
see details etc.
Andy. P. |
Andy and Sue Parlour
Sergeant
Username: Tenbells
Post Number: 37
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 4:50 pm: | |
Hello All,
Whitechapel 1888 'Jack the Ripper's playground is now avaliable. With many welcome e-mails etc from purchasers received so far. Some buyers have already had a cheese,wine and 'Whitechapel' evening and found it very enjoyable. The signed and numbered first editions are steadily selling. Don't be dissapointed. And remember if you order a signed game at £19-99p you can purchase an unsigned copy at half the price. P+P is inclusive in U.K. and at cost worldwide. Please see site: www.whitechapel1888.com
A. |
Stephen P. Ryder
Board Administrator
Username: Admin
Post Number: 2833
Registered: 10-1997
| | Posted on Friday, August 29, 2003 - 10:15 am: | |
Whitechapel 1888 is very similar to the ever-popular game of Monopoly. Each player has a role - either as Jack or as one of the canonical victims - and each advances around the board based on a roll of the dice. The victims' role is to stay alive and get safely to Scotland Yard... Jack's role... well, you can figure that one out.
Game play is quite enjoyable, though be forewarned that you need a minimum of three players to initiate a game (a two-player alternative game might have been a nice addition). There are also a number of fairly-involved rules to remember, which change depending on what square your game piece is currently resting upon - so be sure to read the rules two or three times before starting a game! Thankfully, the rules are printed on the game board itself, so its very convenient to refer to them in the midst of play.
The board itself is brilliantly designed, with various familiar locations from Whitechapel and environs, including Underground stations, pubs, police stations, etc.
Two small issues arise with the quality of the game materials. The board itself is rather thin, and its difficult to get it to lay perfectly flat during game play, as the creases tend to fold upward (with time and frequent play this small problem will probably go away - for the time being we put paperweights on the edges). Also the box opens only from the side - I'm not sure why that bothered me, but it did!
Nevertheless, an excellent game produced by Andy & Sue Parlour and Adam Wood. Previous Ripper board games have become quite collectible, and can sell on eBay for upwards of $75-$100... it might be a good idea to buy this one now while its still affordable!
Stephen P. Ryder, Editor
Casebook: Jack the Ripper |
adamwood
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Saturday, August 30, 2003 - 8:43 am: | |
Dear Stephen
Many thanks for your kind comments on the game. If I can address a couple of the minor issues you mention...
Firstly it is possible to play with two players. The gameplay dictates that once only one 'lady' is remaining she must make a dash for Scotland Yard and safety. Obviously, if there was just one lady to start with it would be a short game. An option is to decide a number of 'laps' of the board before entering the central area.
Secondly, the slimness of the board itself and the side flap opening rather than a traditional lid were dictated by costs. This first run has been privately funded and as every self publisher knows, costs are (nearly) everything. It's hoped that profits from this first run will fund an improved version, so all comments on gameplay are welcomed as these can only improve the game for the next run.
Finally, folding your board the opposite way to how it sits in the box will flatten it out!
Hope you have as many happy hours playing it as I did designing it!
Those interested in buying the game can now do so using a credit card direct from www.whitechapel1888.com
Adam
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Caroline Anne Morris
Inspector
Username: Caz
Post Number: 339
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 6:06 am: | |
Andy and Sue
I've tried to reply to your recent email about the game but twice it has bounced back to me. Let me know if you have an alternative email address I can use, ok?
Love,
Caz
PS The games arrived safely thanks, by the way, but won't be opened 'til Christmas.  |
Sarah
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 9:46 am: | |
Hi,
This may seen like a stupid question but is this game only available over the internet or will it be available in shops? Also when you said that we can order unsigned copies for half the price does that mean half of £19.99 or is that the "half price" price. |
Andy and Sue Parlour
Detective Sergeant
Username: Tenbells
Post Number: 52
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 2:19 pm: | |
Hi All,
May I ask anyone interested in purchasing
'Whitechapel1888' Jack the Ripper's Playground'
to go Jack the Ripper items on e-bay or e-mail us at
Asptenbells@aol.com
You might be pleasantly surprised! |
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