Rise and Fly
Rise and Fly

Author: Greg Morrison

Publisher: Crown Archetype

Published: 2010-03-10

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 030754432X

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“Proficiency in whist implies capacity for success in all these more important undertakings where mind struggles against mind.” —Edgar Allan Poe, “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” “Ha, ha, fool, ya lost! Rise and fly, %@#*!” —Uncle Ralph after running a Boston, Jones family reunion, 2002 Here’s a rollicking celebration and guide to bid whist, the official game of family reunions, cookouts, backyard barbecues, and house parties. In Rise and Fly, veteran journalists Greg Morrison and Yanick Rice Lamb explore the deeper secrets of the game, including: • strategies for beating the stuffing out of your opponents • hints for successful trash-talking • the official rules and exotic variations to keep things interesting • tips for organizing tournaments • resources for taking your game to the next level • a whole slew of recipes for whist-worthy snacks Full of history, lore, and the personal recollections of celebrities and regular folks alike, this is the first all-in-one book of bid whist, a treasure for anyone who’s ever pulled up to the table and been dealt in.

Minnesota Whist
Minnesota Whist

Author: Eric Newell

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-10-25

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 0557763347

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Minnesota Whist covers all aspects of the card game from the basics to advanced strategies. Join Eric Newell as he takes you through the Highs and Lows on a favorite game imported from Norway.

The Book of Card Games
The Book of Card Games

Author: Nikki Katz

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-12-18

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1440560153

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Your Favorite Card Games, All in One Place! Now you can enjoy all the games you've always loved--and find new favorites--with The Book of Card Games. From bridge and pitch to war and whist, this timeless collection outlines the rules to more than fifty classic games and a number of entertaining variations. You can reference the exact rules for gin rummy or try a new spin on the game-night staple with Manipulation Rummy. Why not switch it up on the poker table and go all in during a round of Anaconda, Football, or Omaha? You can even have fun on your own with solitary games like Free Cell and Monte Carlo. The Book of Card Games stacks the deck in your favor for hours of entertaining fun with family and friends!

Card Games Properly Explained
Card Games Properly Explained

Author: Arnold Marks

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2010-10-28

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 0716022591

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If you have never played cards before, this book is the ideal introduction. Or if you have a basic idea of the rules of some games, it will help you extend your existing knowledge and add new games to your repertoire. You will learn all the basic rules, understand the reasons why players play certain cards, discover the winning strategies and always be able to play the right card at the right time. The book covers all the most popular card games, including: Whist, Solo, Napoleon, Clobbiosh, Belot, Black Maria, Piquet, Five Hundred, Poker, Brag, Cassino, Rummy, Kaluki, Gin Rummy, Canasta, Cribbage and Pontoon.