The game is played on a map board depicting the cities and towns that will be linked by the various canals. Centres include Birmingham, London and Manchester with less familiar names (unless you know your canals) including Burton, Guildford and Huddersfield. The canals are laid out in hex tiles with each player having a coloured set that includes locks, aqueducts and tunnels. To build tiles a player first collects and then plays build cards, aided by Surveyor cards and by the engineer currently working for that player. Goods symbols are on some of the cards, so when drawing such a card a player is able to place goods in the towns of his or her choosing.

'Canal Mania' is a family game for three to five players, taking about two hours to play. The box (315 mm x 225 mm x 65 mm) has a stunning illustration and the same quality is sustained throughout the components. Playing pieces include some delightful boats (though not particularly barge-like) and wooden goods tokens.

The series comes as a set of three plates 9.5cm, 15.5cm and 20.5cm diameter and include a coloured ribbon.

Each kit comes with instructions, charts, needle and threads/wools

The frame is not inlcuded.

Each kit comes with instructions.charts, needle and threads/wools

The frame is not included

Each kit comes with instructions, charts, needle and threads/wools

Each kit comes with instructions, charts, needle and threads/wools

Will hold a compact camera safely. Photographs can be taken through the special window even under water.

Supplied with carrycord. Case will float if dropped in the water.

Camera and film not included

Use your telephone in all conditions- little or no volume loss Case holds most small mobile telephones

Floats when dropped in the water

Supplied with neckcord and carabiner

Telephone not included