Arthur Askey's "Playmates", Limerick Party Game
First Published: 1953, Pepys Party Game
Illustrator or Designer: Not Credited
Contents: 12 cards, 3 each of 4 different designs. 1 Rules Sheet.
Arthur Askey's Playmates - Box Top
Arthur Askey's Playmates - Rules
Arthur Askey's Playmates - Card No 1
Arthur Askey's Playmates - Card No 2
Arthur Askey's Playmates - Card No 3
Arthur Askey's Playmates - Card No 4
Arthur Askey (1900-1982) was a very popular comedian who appeared frequently on Radio and TV over nealy fifty years, he also starred in a number of films. One of his catchphrases "Hello Playmates" is referenced in the name of this game and another "I thank you" is printed on the box above his autograph, spelt just as he pronounced it "AYTHANGYOW!".
Arthur Askey's Playmates - Rules Back with list of other games available.
The game bears no address and there is no mention of Castell Brothers.