{"title":"Alan Connor","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"house-of-games-question-smash-alan-connor-hardback-quiz-book","title":"House of Games: Question Smash - 104 Fiendishly Difficult Rounds by Alan Connor - Non Fiction - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781785946721\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: BBC Books (Ebury Publishing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBased on the hit BBC quiz show, House of Games: Question Smash brings the fun of the studio floor straight into your living room. Written by the show's own question editor, Alan Connor, this hardback collection delivers 104 brand new, classic and fiendishly difficult rounds. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the programme or simply love a good trivia night, this book is built to challenge, entertain and spark friendly competition among family and friends of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHouse of Games: Question Smash is the ultimate companion for anyone who has ever shouted answers at the television during Richard Osman's House of Games. Packed across 400 pages, the book gathers 104 rounds written by the actual question-setters behind the BBC2 show, mixing beloved favourites with entirely new material created especially for this collection. Expect fan-favourite formats such as Highbrow Lowbrow, Rhyme Time and Don't State the Obvious, alongside the show's signature \"Answer Smash\" style questions that fuse two unrelated clues into one fiendish puzzle. Topics range widely across pop culture, history, science, music and general knowledge, so there is always something to catch every player out. The questions are graded from gentle warm-ups to properly punishing brainteasers, meaning the book works equally well for a casual family game night or a competitive pub-quiz style showdown. Alan Connor's trademark wit runs through every round, turning even the trickiest questions into an enjoyable read rather than a dry test of knowledge. It is a book designed to be played, argued over, and returned to again and again. For anyone missing their weekly fix of the show, this hardback collection offers hours of the same laughs that made House of Games such appointment viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e104 new, classic and fiendishly difficult quiz rounds in one hardback volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by the real question editors behind the BBC2 show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for family game nights, pub quizzes and festive gatherings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-ranging topics: pop culture, history, science, music and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten with genuine wit by acclaimed quizmaster Alan Connor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for trivia lovers and fans of the show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlan Connor is a quizmaster, journalist and screenwriter best known as question editor for both Only Connect and Richard Osman's House of Games. He is also the crossword editor at the Guardian and the author of other puzzle-themed books including The Joy of Quiz and Two Girls, One on Each Knee. 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Written by the puzzle-setter behind two of British television's best-loved quiz shows, this pairing suits readers who love obscure knowledge, quick wit, and a genuine challenge. It's an ideal gift for family game nights, pub quiz regulars, and anyone who enjoys turning trivia into entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPointless Facts for Curious Minds is a hardback treasure trove for anyone who prefers the strange and unlikely over the obvious. Drawing on the spirit of the hit BBC quiz Pointless, it gathers arcane, delightful facts as a springboard for trivia that gets a whole room talking. Rather than testing the answer everyone already knows, it rewards curiosity, encouraging readers to hunt out the low-scoring, little-known gems that make the best pub quiz answers of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHouse of Games: Question Smash takes its cue from the fast-paced BBC daytime quiz, packing in 104 new, classic, and fiendishly difficult rounds devised by the show's own question writers. Expect rapid-fire rounds, cryptic wordplay, and picture puzzles covering pop culture, history, and geography. Designed to be played socially, whether around the dinner table or in a classroom, it captures the addictive, buzzer-ready energy of the TV format in paperback form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the two titles complement each other: one a browsable compendium of facts, the other a structured, game-based quiz book for head-to-head competition. Both come from an author with a genuine background in professional quiz-writing, giving the set real credibility and consistency of tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo brand-new, genuine BBC Books titles in one great-value set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for family game nights, quiz clubs, and classroom activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix of browsable trivia and structured, buzzer-style quiz rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by an experienced professional quiz-setter and TV writer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a thoughtful gift for pub quiz fans and trivia lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardback and paperback formats add variety and shelf appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlan Connor is a British writer, journalist, and television presenter, known for his work as a professional quiz and puzzle setter. His scriptwriting credits include BBC Film's The Rack Pack and A Young Doctor's Notebook. He is also the author of Two Girls, One on Each Knee and The Joy of Quiz, and has worked as a puzzle consultant on the BBC drama Ludwig, bringing genuine quizmaster credentials to this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClever, funny, and replayable, this set turns trivia into a genuine social event. 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Across 272 pages, Alan Connor curates a compendium of arcane trivia, from which star of The Crown is the great-granddaughter of a British prime minister, to which Monopoly property doesn't exist in real London, to the hidden origins behind familiar TV formats. Each question is accompanied by engaging background and context, turning simple quiz answers into memorable stories you'll want to share. Connor's writing is warm, witty and endlessly curious, reflecting his pedigree as question editor on Only Connect and Richard Osman's House of Games, and as crossword editor at The Guardian. Whether you're a lifelong Pointless devotee or simply enjoy a well-crafted puzzle, this hardback collection rewards slow reading and repeat dipping-in. 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Scenarios invite you to judge suspects such as Jorge, the dentist with an encyclopaedic memory, or Nina, the retiree who plays matriarch while hiding a knowing glint in her eye. The interactive format is built for replayability, letting you revisit rounds with fresh strategies and debate choices with fellow players. Instructions are clear and accessible for newcomers, yet the puzzles offer real depth for seasoned solvers, making this a versatile pick for game nights, puzzle clubs, and curious households who enjoy a good mystery. Expect confident design, high-contrast typography, and a sturdy 368-page hardback built for many evenings of testing loyalties. 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