101 Card Games for One

101 Card Games for One
Author: Brenda Ralph Lewis
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Solitaire (Game).
ISBN: 9780375722349

Describes the set up, play action, and finishing moves of over one hundred solitaire card games, each with an illustration, equipment list, and difficulty rating.

The Penguin Book of Card Games

The Penguin Book of Card Games
Author: David Parlett
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2008-08-07
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0141916109

The Penguin Book of Card Games is the authoritative up-to-date compendium, describing an abundance of games to be played both for fun and by serious players. Auctions, trumpless hands, cross-ruffing and lurching: card players have a language all of their own. From games of high skill (Bridge) to games of high chance (Newmarket) to trick-taking (Whist) and banking (Pontoon), David Parlett, seasoned specialist in card games, takes us masterfully through the countless games to choose from. Not content to merely show us games with the conventional fifty-two card pack, Parlett covers many games played with other types of cards - are you brave enough to play with Tarot? With a 'working description' of each game, with the rules, variations and origins of each, as well as an appendix of games invented by the author himself, The Penguin Book of Card Games will delight, entertain and inform both the novice and the seasoned player.

Card Games All-in-One For Dummies

Card Games All-in-One For Dummies
Author: Consumer Dummies
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2016-10-06
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1119275741

Play your cards right—and get an ace up your sleeve Whether you’re looking to tackle a Texas Hold ‘em tournament or beat a friendly competitor at Gin Rummy, Card Games All-In-One For Dummies helps you stack the odds in your favor to start playing—and winning—the world’s most popular card games. From Bridge and Hearts to Blackjack, card games are timeless activities that offer loads of fun, bringing people of all ages together to socialize and have a hand at some friendly competition. But if you’re ready to up the ante, this all-encompassing guide gives you the card-playing power to apply winning strategies and tips to master your game of choice and beat your opponents. Build upon and improve your card-playing skills Develop a winning strategy for popular card game Find and play card games online Teach kids to play cards responsibly Whether you’re playing for fun or real stakes, Card Games All-In-One For Dummies is your one-stop ace in the hole to come up trumps!

Hoyle's Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games

Hoyle's Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games
Author: Walter B. Gibson
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2013-10-23
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0307486095

From All Fours to Zebra Poker, this is the definitive, A-to-Z guide to contemporary card games. Shuffle your deck and get ready to discover your new favorite card game! Hoyle’s Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games explains the rules of all the most popular and timeless card games clearly and simply, using special symbols, charts, and drawings alongside written instructions. This accessible guide lists games alphabetically and includes extensive cross-referencing for all game variations. Plus, the unique glossary-index features definitions of terms and games’ alternative names. Whether playing solitaire or hosting a rowdy game night, Hoyle’s Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games is the ultimate card game resource.

World's Best Card Games for One

World's Best Card Games for One
Author: Sheila Anne Barry
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1993
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780806986371

A collection of over 100 of the world's best solitaire games, with easy-to-follow directions.

Card Games for One

Card Games for One
Author: Peter Arnold
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2002
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780600607274

This super collection covers all levels, from easy Pairs Patience to the more complex Victoria Reel. The instructions explain all the rules, tactics, and terminology, while the color card layouts illustrate the different hands. Take out a single pack and try your luck on Accordion, Beleaguered Castle, Quadrille, and dozens of others. Or double your fun with two-packers.