parlor game
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Puzzle #169 · November 17, 2025
A parlor game is an informal, indoor game that requires little to no physical activity, such as a word game, quiz, or guessing game, often played in a living room or parlor.
Parlor games grew in popularity throughout the late 1800's and into the 20th century. Charades and Twenty Questions are some of the oldest and still most popular parlor games.
Read more about the history of parlor games at victorianschool.co.uk.
Parlor games grew in popularity throughout the late 1800's and into the 20th century. Charades and Twenty Questions are some of the oldest and still most popular parlor games.
Read more about the history of parlor games at victorianschool.co.uk.
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