12-year-old invents and sells new card game

Henry said he was inspired by the game's design after a summer holiday in Greece
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When it comes to card games, there are plenty to choose from, but what is your favourite?
Maybe there is one you always play with your family and friends, or maybe you would one day like to create your own?
Twelve-year-old Henry has done just that.
He has created a card game called Waves of Fortune that has become a hit across the world, with orders coming in from Canada, India and Ukraine.
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Henry was inspired by his love of pirates and the sea to create the game Waves of Fortune.
In the game, players have to navigate the high seas and make strategic choices in order to win.
Explaining the game, Henry said: "You have to collect as much treasure as you can by the end of the game. I call it sea loot."
The budding gamer has sold more than 160 packs and says he still has orders coming in from Germany, Switzerland and Malta.

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Talking about his journey, Henry said he "couldn't believe it" when he was invited to sell his game.
He has donated more than £200 to various charities since launching Waves of Fortune at Christmas and has promised to give £1 from the sale of each game to charity.
Henry said: "Since it wasn't really about making money, I decided to give some of the profits to charity and good causes."
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