The Book of Games
Author | : Jack Botermans |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 744 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : 1402742215 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781402742217 |
Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated 736-page reference provides a lifetime of entertainment! It contains complete rules, playing tips, and instructive move-by-move examples of 65 fun and diverse games. They range from Senat, a pastime enjoyed by King Tut, to Hex, invented by a 20th-century mathematician; from strategy games like Siege of Paris to dice games like Chuck-a-Luck to chase games like Pachisi; from Asian Shogi to African Wari; and from traditional Chess and Go to modern creations like Mastermind and Othello. Colorful illustrations show old-time and modern players, game boards, and equipment alongside fascinating anecdotes and curious facts about games throughout history. For every player, this one’s a sure winner!