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The Complete Book Of Card Games / Hamlyn

By: Language: English Publication details: London Hamlyn c2001Edition: 1st edDescription: 256 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780600604136
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 795.4 HAM
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.
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English Books Anna Centenary Library 6TH FLOOR, B WING 795.4 HAM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 434178

Includes index

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.

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