Title:
The ultimate book of card games.
ISBN:
9780600637714
Publication Information:
[London, England] : Cassell, 2023.
©2001
Physical Description:
256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
"First published in Great Britain in 2001 by Hamlyn, an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd"--title page verso.
Contents:
Introduction -- Games for two players -- Games for three players -- Games for four players -- Games for five of more players -- Party games -- Banking games -- Patience games (for one player) -- Glossary.
Summary:
"In minutes you can learn to play any of the 100 most entertaining card games as you follow the simple rules, methods of scoring, and hints on skillful play for every game. They're arranged according to the number of players, starting with games for two like Cribbage and Pinochle, California Jack and Honeymoon Bridge, plus 15 more. Games for three players include Black Maria, Knaves, Ombre, Cut-throat Bridge, and 7 more. You'll find 13 games for four players, from Bridge, Canasta, and Hearts, to Calypso, Euchre, and Quinto, and 11 games for five or more, including Coon Can, Crazy Eights, Poker, Rummy, and Loo. Or try some of the 9 party games, 11 banking games, and 18 games for single players. Then you're ready to try the rule variations and adaptations for different numbers of players." Publisher.
Subject Term:
OCLC Number:
on1374490306
Availability:
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