Author(s): JEREMY HARWOOD

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Card games are one of the most popular pastimes in the world, played in different ways in scores of cultures from the very earliest of times. Countless games can be enjoyed, and in this book you will find easy-to-follow instructions to over 250 of the best-known card games played today.

This expertly presented book gives all the information needed to begin playing cards, with advice on the rules and strategies of each game.

Divided into two sections, the first, Card Games, covers fun games for families and friends such as Six-Card Cribbage and Laugh and Lie Down, as well as advanced games, such as Six Bid Solo and Brag. The second section, Poker, guides you through all the basic information needed to begin playing poker. This section outlines the recent origins of poker as part of the colourful American Wild West culture, along with memorable games and notable players.

For every game there is a complete explanation of the type of pack required, ideal age, playing and scoring, and plenty of diagrams of sample games in play to make the instructions easy to follow.

This colourful and beautifully presented book is a wonderful resource for all card game enthusiasts. Suitable for beginners and advanced players alike, this practical book will teach you everything you to play a variety of fun and exciting games.