House of Marbles Beetle Game, Classic 1950s Retro Family Dice Game for 2-4 Players, 53-Piece Build-a-Beetle Board Game in Vintage-Style Gift Packaging
by House of Marbles
House of Marbles Beetle Game, Classic 1950s Retro Family Dice Game for 2-4 Players, 53-Piece Build-a-Beetle Board Game in Vintage-Style Gift Packaging — charted as a top-100 best-selling board game on Amazon UK in 3 different years (2015–2017), peaking at #74.
About this board game
- 【Classic 1950s Beetle Game】 Shake the dice and race to build your colourful beetle before your opponents complete theirs. This much-loved traditional game brings simple rules, anticipation and friendly competition to family play.
- 【Retro Gift Packaging】 Presented in bright vintage-style packaging inspired by the original 1950s design, the box makes an eye-catching gift before play even begins. Its nostalgic look appeals to grandparents, parents and younger players alike.
- 【53-Piece Family Game】 The complete set contains 53 pieces for assembling colourful beetles, together with a dice and instructions printed inside the box lid. Everything stores together neatly between games for convenient family play.
- 【Easy Roll-And-Build Play】 Roll the dice, match the number to the corresponding beetle body part and connect the piece to your model. The first player to complete a whole beetle wins, making each turn quick to understand and exciting.
- 【Fun For Up To Four Players】 Designed for up to four players, Beetle is ideal for family game nights, rainy afternoons and visits from grandchildren. The straightforward format helps different generations sit down and enjoy the same game together.
- 【Supports Early Game Skills】 Taking turns, recognising numbers and matching each dice result to the correct body part all form part of the play. Children can also practise patience, simple decision-making and careful handling while building.
- 【Nostalgic Family Gift】 A charming choice for birthdays, Christmas and retro toy collectors, this classic game revives memories of beetle drives and childhood play. It offers a colourful, screen-free activity that can be shared across generations.
Details
| Peak position | #74 (of 3 years charting) |
|---|---|
| Charted | 2015–2017 |
| Category | Toys & Games › Games & Accessories › Board Games |
| Publisher | House of Marbles |
| Price range | £1.00 – £15.89 (all time) |
Price history
Price history chart by Keepa.
In the charts
Its best year was 2015, when it finished at #74 in Amazon UK’s annual Top 100 board games. That year’s #1 was Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Game by Hasbro Gaming. It first charted in 2015 at #74, which proved to be its peak, and last appeared in 2017, at #91. That is 3 consecutive years in the Top 100.
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More best-sellers from House of Marbles
- Tiddlywinks — peak #94, 2015
Chart History
- #91 best-selling board game of 2017
- #88 best-selling board game of 2016
- #74 best-selling board game of 2015
FAQs
Was "House of Marbles Beetle Game, Classic 1950s Retro Family Dice Game for 2-4 Players, 53-Piece Build-a-Beetle Board Game in Vintage-Style Gift Packaging" a bestseller?
House of Marbles Beetle Game, Classic 1950s Retro Family Dice Game for 2-4 Players, 53-Piece Build-a-Beetle Board Game in Vintage-Style Gift Packaging — charted as a top-100 best-selling board game on Amazon UK in 3 different years (2015–2017), peaking at #74.
What was the best-selling board game of 2015?
"Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Game" by Hasbro Gaming was the #1 best-selling board game on Amazon UK in 2015. "House of Marbles Beetle Game, Classic 1950s Retro Family Dice Game for 2-4 Players, 53-Piece Build-a-Beetle Board Game in Vintage-Style Gift Packaging" finished at #74 that year.
What other board games by House of Marbles were bestsellers?
"Tiddlywinks" (peak #94, 2015).
What years did "House of Marbles Beetle Game, Classic 1950s Retro Family Dice Game for 2-4 Players, 53-Piece Build-a-Beetle Board Game in Vintage-Style Gift Packaging" chart on Amazon UK?
It appeared in the annual Top 100 best-selling board games list in: 2017 (#91), 2016 (#88), 2015 (#74).