Scarne's Encyclopedia of Card Games

Scarne's Encyclopedia of Card Games

Author: John Scarne

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1994-04-08

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 0062731556

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A classic in its field, this is the essential, all-inclusive guide to today's card games, including poker, bridge, baccarat, solitaire, and dozens of others, as well as histories and variations in the games, odds, and tips on how to detect cheating.


Scarne's Encyclopedia of Games

Scarne's Encyclopedia of Games

Author: John Scarne

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Published: 1973

Total Pages: 648

ISBN-13:

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Covers card games, tile games, dice games, chess, checkers, lottery games, board games, social games, and parlor games.


Hoyle's Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games

Hoyle's Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games

Author: Walter B. Gibson

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2013-10-23

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 0307486095

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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.


Little Giant Encyclopedia: Card Games

Little Giant Encyclopedia: Card Games

Author: Diagram Group

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 9781402764172

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"Whether you invite friends over for a couple of rounds of Ace-duce-jack or organize a family night with the kids to play Slapjack, you're in for a good time with this huge collection of cards games. A cross-referenced index makes it easy to find a game by name, number of players, or type (general, gambling, solitaire, children's), while easy-to-understand rules and strategies make getting started a breeze. Here's one encyclopedia that's packed with great entertainment!"--Back cover


The Penguin Encyclopedia of Card Games

The Penguin Encyclopedia of Card Games

Author: David Parlett

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 658

ISBN-13: 9780140280326

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Some 300 card games from Britain and around the world are explained simply in this book. The author, a games consultant, inventor, and noted writer on card games, believes that everybody would enjoy cards if only they knew how to find the games most likely to appeal to their own idea of enjoyment.


Scarne on Card Tricks

Scarne on Card Tricks

Author: John Scarne

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-06-17

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0486317153

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Marvelous treasury of card magic presents exact details of 155 professional card tricks that anyone can learn. Card wizard John Scarne reworked these tricks to eliminate the need for sleight-of-hand. Simple instructions and clear diagrams illustrate Houdini's "Card on the Ceiling," Blackstone's "Card Trick Without Cards," Milton Berle's "Quickie Card Deal," more.


Ultimate Book of Card Games

Ultimate Book of Card Games

Author: Scott McNeely

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2009-08-26

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0811866424

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Classic and comprehensive, this guide to over 350 games is sure to appeal to all ages. From Bridge to Poker and Solitaireto Hearts, card games are a beloved source of entertainment and competition (and they are recession proof!). Thisauthoritative 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 rules to dozensof variations of your favorite games, and a few you've probably never heard of (Bezique, anyone?). With simple instructions and clear illustrations to guide the way, this volume will be a welcome addition to any gamer's library.


Scarne's New Complete Guide to Gambling

Scarne's New Complete Guide to Gambling

Author: John Scarne

Publisher: Touchstone

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780671630638

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The author presents the stories of lesser known inventors without whom such men as Fulton might not have become famous.