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Ultimate Book of Card Games

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$19.88 $28 In stock

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Classic and comprehensive, this guide to over 350 games is sure to appeal to all ages. From Bridge to Poker and Solitaire to 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 dozens of 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.

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Ultimate Book of Card Games

Author

Scott McNeely

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Format

Hardcover

Pages

400

Size

5.5 x 1.25 x 7.13 inches

ISBN

978-0811866422

About the author

Scott McNeely

Scott McNeely has visited more than fifty countries by foot, camel, tuk-tuk and third-class train. On assignment for Lonely Planet and Fodor's, Scott's been chased by bandits in Honduras, kidnapped by kind-hearted hoteliers in Morocco, nearly lost (in the permanent sense) in post-revolutionary Romania, rescued by little kids on a remote Himalayan mountain, and frequently mistaken for an American spy in the teahouses of Istanbul. Scott's recent roles at travel companies Viator and TripAdvisor have left him hankering for his next big adventure. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Ava ★★★★★

My husband and I finally settled our lifelong argument about the rules for Hearts, and the section on variations is surprisingly thorough. With over 350 games listed, I doubt I'll ever run out of new ones to try on rainy weekends. The index makes it easy to jump straight to a specific game instead o

Thomas I. ★★★★★

I've been using this to teach my kids new card games on rainy afternoons, and the instructions for each of the 350+ games are clear enough that even a beginner can follow along.

Andrew Z. ★★★★☆

Over 350 games in one book is a great value, and I love that it spans everything from Bridge to Solitaire. The pages feel a bit thin, but for this price it's a solid addition to the coffee table.