Numskull Publishing is thrilled to announce plans to release a book dedicated to the fascinating world of electronic tabletop gaming. Titled ‘From Coin-Ops to Table-Tops: The Essential Electronic Games’, the book will take readers on a nostalgic journey to simpler times when electronic games attempted to emulate arcade games via tabletop games in the home.

The book is written by Mike Diver, who has over a decade of experience writing about video games - as the former head of content at GAMINGbible and contributor to highly respected industry publications such as Edge, Nintendo Life, Kotaku, BBC and GamesTM, Mike is the go-to authority for retro game enthusiasts.

The book extensively explores gaming history through a compelling narrative, featuring dedicated reviews of over 60 very special games, all complemented by original photography, captured from Numskull’s personal collection. The book aims to provide a comprehensive and immersive journey through the world of electronic tabletop gaming to express the profound impact these compact devices played in gaming history.

Numskull Publishing is thrilled to announce plans to release a book dedicated to the fascinating world of electronic tabletop gaming. Titled ‘From Coin-Ops to Table-Tops: The Essential Electronic Games’, the book will take readers on a nostalgic journey to simpler times when electronic games attempted to emulate arcade games via tabletop games in the home.

The book is written by Mike Diver, who has over a decade of experience writing about video games - as the former head of content at GAMINGbible and contributor to highly respected industry publications such as Edge, Nintendo Life, Kotaku, BBC and GamesTM, Mike is the go-to authority for retro game enthusiasts.

The book extensively explores gaming history through a compelling narrative, featuring dedicated reviews of over 60 very special games, all complemented by original photography, captured from Numskull’s personal collection. The book aims to provide a comprehensive and immersive journey through the world of electronic tabletop gaming to express the profound impact these compact devices played in gaming history.

The book includes guest contributions from gadget and technology enthusiasts Stuart Ashen (Ashens on YouTube), Jason Bradbury (ex-presenter of TV's The Gadget Show), Brandon Salt (Retro Dodo), John Hancock (YouTube), Nostalgia Nerd (YouTube) and Slope's Game Room (YouTube).

Specification:

From Coin-Ops to Table-Tops: The Essential Electronic Games Book

The book itself will be printed on high quality stock (paper). The standard version (subject to any final increases) will be 180-200 printed pages with a hardback cover.

· Size is oversize A4, USA format
· Book size: 9.2" (23.4cm) wide x 12.4" (31.6cm) high
· Inner paper: 157g matte art paper, full colour print
· Cover: hardback cover with matte art paper, full colour print
· Finishing: cover with scratch resistant lamination
· Binding: hardcover binding
· Packing: shrink-wrapped

The Kickstarter campaign is currently live and runs until 9th November. A number of backer options and rewards are available with some exciting stretch goals to be revealed as the campaign progresses.
The book includes guest contributions from gadget and technology enthusiasts Stuart Ashen (Ashens on YouTube), Jason Bradbury (ex-presenter of TV's The Gadget Show), Brandon Salt (Retro Dodo), John Hancock (YouTube), Nostalgia Nerd (YouTube) and Slope's Game Room (YouTube).

Specification:

From Coin-Ops to Table-Tops: The Essential Electronic Games Book

The book itself will be printed on high quality stock (paper). The standard version (subject to any final increases) will be 180-200 printed pages with a hardback cover.

· Size is oversize A4, USA format
· Book size: 9.2" (23.4cm) wide x 12.4" (31.6cm) high
· Inner paper: 157g matte art paper, full colour print
· Cover: hardback cover with matte art paper, full colour print
· Finishing: cover with scratch resistant lamination
· Binding: hardcover binding
· Packing: shrink-wrapped

The Kickstarter campaign is currently live and runs until 9th November. A number of backer options and rewards are available with some exciting stretch goals to be revealed as the campaign progresses.

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