The Card Games Bible: Over 150 Games and Tricks -- Hamlyn

<b>Over 100 of the world's most famous and fascinating card games and tricks</b> <p/>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. <p/>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. <p/>Challenge yourself and have fun no matter where you are - all you need is a pack of cards and <i>The Card Games Bible.</i><br><br><b>Author:</b> Hamlyn<br><b>Publisher:</b> Hamlyn (UK)<br><b>Published:</b> 11/04/2014<br><b>Pages:</b> 320<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.45lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.20h x 5.90w x 0.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780600629948