Download or read book The Penguin Book of Card Games written by David Parlett and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2008-08-07 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Penguin Book of Card Games is the authoritative up-to-date compendium, describing an abundance of games to be played both for fun and by serious players. Auctions, trumpless hands, cross-ruffing and lurching: card players have a language all of their own. From games of high skill (Bridge) to games of high chance (Newmarket) to trick-taking (Whist) and banking (Pontoon), David Parlett, seasoned specialist in card games, takes us masterfully through the countless games to choose from. Not content to merely show us games with the conventional fifty-two card pack, Parlett covers many games played with other types of cards - are you brave enough to play with Tarot? With a 'working description' of each game, with the rules, variations and origins of each, as well as an appendix of games invented by the author himself, The Penguin Book of Card Games will delight, entertain and inform both the novice and the seasoned player.
Download or read book Ultimate Book of Card Games written by Scott McNeely and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-01-06 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic and comprehensive, this guide to over 350 games is sure to appeal to all ages. From Bridge to Poker and Solitaireto Hearts, card games are a beloved source of entertainment and competition (and they are recession proof!). This authoritative book is ideal for every household, college dorm, family cabin, or neighborhood bar that has a pack of cards. Designed in the style of the popular Ultimate Bar Book, this essential resource provides the rules to dozensof variations of your favorite games, and a few you've probably never heard of (Bezique, anyone?). With simple instructions and clear illustrations to guide the way, this volume will be a welcome addition to any gamer's library.
Download or read book The Penguin Encyclopedia of Card Games written by David Parlett and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some 300 card games from Britain and around the world are explained simply in this book. The author, a games consultant, inventor, and noted writer on card games, believes that everybody would enjoy cards if only they knew how to find the games most likely to appeal to their own idea of enjoyment.
Download or read book Official Rules of Card Games written by Albert H. Moorehead and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 1996-08-27 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With complete rules on more than 300 popular card games, including the new international laws of contract bridge, this comprehensive book also includes special sections on: choosing games for particular occasions, teaching card games to children, the etiquette of card games, technical terms used in card games, and more.
Download or read book The Book of Card Games written by Nikki Katz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Favorite Card Games, All in One Place! Now you can enjoy all the games you've always loved--and find new favorites--with The Book of Card Games. From bridge and pitch to war and whist, this timeless collection outlines the rules to more than fifty classic games and a number of entertaining variations. You can reference the exact rules for gin rummy or try a new spin on the game-night staple with Manipulation Rummy. Why not switch it up on the poker table and go all in during a round of Anaconda, Football, or Omaha? You can even have fun on your own with solitary games like Free Cell and Monte Carlo. The Book of Card Games stacks the deck in your favor for hours of entertaining fun with family and friends!
Download or read book The Complete Book of Solitaire and Patience Games written by Albert H. Morehead and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contained within the pages of this book is a complete guide to a variety solitaire and patience card games, including over 225 different games for your enjoyment. Perfect for the beginner and seasoned veteran alike, this text will have you honing your skills to the point of absolute mastery in not time at all. A great book for card enthusiasts, this wonderful text makes for a great addition to any home collection and is not to be missed by discerning enthusiasts. Contained within are detailed instructions, illustrations, terminology, time requirements, and odds in winning a wide range of games from the famous Canfield Solitaire to Napoleon's Forty Thieves. It's here – everything you need to know about Solitaire and Patience games. We are proud to republish this text here complete with a new introduction to playing card games.
Download or read book Bicycle Official Rules of Card Games written by Joli Quentin Kansil and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book of Card Games written by Peter Arnold and published by Barnes & Noble Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The object of this new book is to explain how to play the world's best card games as clearly as possible. Technical terms have been kept to a minimum and defined as they arise, and example deals have been used where appropriate"--Jacket
Download or read book Hoyle s Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games written by Walter B. Gibson and published by Crown. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From All Fours to Zebra Poker, this is the definitive, A-to-Z guide to contemporary card games. Shuffle your deck and get ready to discover your new favorite card game! Hoyle’s Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games explains the rules of all the most popular and timeless card games clearly and simply, using special symbols, charts, and drawings alongside written instructions. This accessible guide lists games alphabetically and includes extensive cross-referencing for all game variations. Plus, the unique glossary-index features definitions of terms and games’ alternative names. Whether playing solitaire or hosting a rowdy game night, Hoyle’s Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games is the ultimate card game resource.
Download or read book A History of Playing Cards and a Bibliography of Cards and Gaming written by Catherine Perry Hargrave and published by . This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of Card Games written by David Parlett and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1991 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An historical guide to the card games of Europe and America. It surveys how the games originated and developed, and the rituals and etiquette which surround them.
Download or read book 101 Best Family Card Games written by Alfred Sheinwold and published by . This book was released on 1997-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Penguin Book of Patience written by David Parlett and published by . This book was released on 1980-07 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book of Word Games written by David Parlett and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you were to imagine your ideal guide to a book of word games, who would you picture? Does an urbane, witty writer come to mind? How about a widely recognized authority and historian of games? Perhaps you'd want someone who successfully creates games himself and has written extensively on a wide variety of games? And oh what the heck let's make him British to add a bit of extra charm. Well, if that sounds like the ideal game guide, look no further. David Parlett is an internationally recognized master of games. The author of many books, including the Oxford History of Board Games and The Penguin Book of Card Games, he has also created many games including Hare & Tortoise, which has sold over 3 million copies. In "The Book of Word Games" Parlett presents a practical and entertaining guide to word games and how to play them. He offers clear and witty introductions to over 150 word games, indicating degree of difficulty, appropriate number of players, and age range (many of the games are great for the classroom or to give your kids some fun while improving their language skills). Parlett also gives a wealth of interesting etymological knowledge, including word origins, phonetic facts and interesting tidbits like the longest word in the English language. There is something for everyone, from new readers to sophisticated word connoisseurs. From well-known favorites such as Boggle and Consequences to lesser-known but equally enjoyable games such as Bacronyms and Aesop's Mission, "The Book of Word Games" presents a wide-ranging collection of word games for verbivores of all ages. "
Download or read book Card Games written by David Parlett and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a card game to appeal to every kind of taste--from the intellectual intricacies of bridge to the psychological experiment of poker. "Teach Yourself Card Games "includes classic games, such as piquet and bezique; national games from abroad, such as skat and scopa; timeless favorites like rummy; and modern inventions, such as barbu.
Download or read book Hoyle s Official Rules of Card Games written by Edmond Hoyle and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The comprehensive book has the complete rules of your favourite card games and many you have never even heard of. To learn a new game, to play old favourites better or to settle any question that comes up, this is an authorative reference for any home or card room. A must for anyone who wants to play a card game and play correctly.
Download or read book The Card Games Bible written by Hamlyn and published by Hamlyn. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate card-player's companion, crammed with over 300 pages of games to provide hours of engrossing entertainment playing in groups or by yourself. A tricks section provides ways to astound your friends and family with your seemingly effortless skills. Both games and tricks cater for a range of abilities so that you can progress and expand your repertoire. Bridge, Brag, Poker, Rummy and Cribbage - all the classics are here, along with all their variations, as well as lesser known games such as Red Dog, Beleaguered Castle and Quinto. With easy-to-follow explanations for each game including their origins, rules, ranking of cards and tactics, as well as clear illustrations of sample hands, scoring systems and a full glossary of terms, you can quickly make yourself familiar with games you've never tried. Tricks include sleights and shuffling tricks, tricks with prepared packs, magic tricks and mathematical tricks. Challenge yourself and have fun no matter where you are - all you need is a pack of cards and The Card Games Bible.
