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...

Presents an introduction to the basics of the game, covering such topics as scoring, bidding, defense, takeout doubles, and overcalls, with a separate pull-out cheat sheet.

"First published as Edo Yashiki -- is a tile-laying game with an historical Japanese theme in which players try to construct as impressive gardens as possible." -- boardgamegeek.com

Split the party and unleash the mayhem! Play as one of four brave, quirky characters--barbarian, paladin, rogue, or wizard--battling it out in a dungeon full of treasure! With magic missiles flinging, dual daggers slinging, and spiked shields dinging, it's up to you to be the last adventurer standing!

"A group biography of seven enduring and beloved games, and the story of why-and how-we play them. Checkers, Backgammon, Chess, and Go. Poker, Scrabble, and Bridge. These seven games, ancient and modern, fascinate millions of people worldwide. In Seven Games, Oliver Roeder charts their origins and historical importance, the delightful arcana of their rules, and the behavioral design that make them pleasurable. Roeder introduces thrilling competitors,...