Dahl wrote a letter saying that not enough children were playing Conkers. One thousand people wrote letters to Dahl. People play Conkers in the autumn and winter. The game of Conkers is only played in England. The toughest conkers have been stored for a year or more.
Dahl thinks it is a good idea to soak conkers in vinegar.
Some people bake conkers and eat them. The best shape for a fighting conker is big and round. The best shape for a fighting conker is flat with a sharp edge. You need to be calm in order to play Conkers well. Dahl's best conker was smashed in the school playground.