Author: Barry Rigal
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118054768
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
Card games offer loads of fun and one of the best socializing experiences out there. But picking up winning card strategies is a bit of a challenge, and though your buddies may think that picking up the rules of the game is easy, winning is a totally different story. With Card Games For Dummies, Second Edition, you’ll not only be able to play the hottest card games around, you can also apply game-winning strategies and tips to have fun and beat your opponents. Now updated, this hands-on guide shows you everything you need to know—the basics, the tricks, and the techniques—to become a master card player, with expanded coverage on poker as well as online gaming and tournaments. Soon you will have the card-playing power to: Pin down your opponents in Texas Hold’em Show off your power in Stud Poker Hit wisely in Blackjack Break hearts ruthlessly in Hearts Mix up the night with Gin and Rummy Build yourself a victory in Bridge Send them fishing in Go Fish This straightforward, no-nonsense guide features great ways to improve your game and have more fun, as well as a list of places to find out more about your favorite game. It also profiles different variations of each game, making you a player for all seasons!
Card Games For Dummies
Author: Barry Rigal
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118054768
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
Card games offer loads of fun and one of the best socializing experiences out there. But picking up winning card strategies is a bit of a challenge, and though your buddies may think that picking up the rules of the game is easy, winning is a totally different story. With Card Games For Dummies, Second Edition, you’ll not only be able to play the hottest card games around, you can also apply game-winning strategies and tips to have fun and beat your opponents. Now updated, this hands-on guide shows you everything you need to know—the basics, the tricks, and the techniques—to become a master card player, with expanded coverage on poker as well as online gaming and tournaments. Soon you will have the card-playing power to: Pin down your opponents in Texas Hold’em Show off your power in Stud Poker Hit wisely in Blackjack Break hearts ruthlessly in Hearts Mix up the night with Gin and Rummy Build yourself a victory in Bridge Send them fishing in Go Fish This straightforward, no-nonsense guide features great ways to improve your game and have more fun, as well as a list of places to find out more about your favorite game. It also profiles different variations of each game, making you a player for all seasons!
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118054768
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
Card games offer loads of fun and one of the best socializing experiences out there. But picking up winning card strategies is a bit of a challenge, and though your buddies may think that picking up the rules of the game is easy, winning is a totally different story. With Card Games For Dummies, Second Edition, you’ll not only be able to play the hottest card games around, you can also apply game-winning strategies and tips to have fun and beat your opponents. Now updated, this hands-on guide shows you everything you need to know—the basics, the tricks, and the techniques—to become a master card player, with expanded coverage on poker as well as online gaming and tournaments. Soon you will have the card-playing power to: Pin down your opponents in Texas Hold’em Show off your power in Stud Poker Hit wisely in Blackjack Break hearts ruthlessly in Hearts Mix up the night with Gin and Rummy Build yourself a victory in Bridge Send them fishing in Go Fish This straightforward, no-nonsense guide features great ways to improve your game and have more fun, as well as a list of places to find out more about your favorite game. It also profiles different variations of each game, making you a player for all seasons!
Rise and Fly
Author: Greg Morrison
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 030754432X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
“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.
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 030754432X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
“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.
The Complete Win at Whist
Author: Joe D. Andrews
Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies
ISBN: 9781944201012
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Whist is one of the original classic card games. It predates Bridge, Pinochle, Poker and Hearts. The last 50 years has seen a resurgence of many variations of Whist - especially the Bid version, which uses Jokers. The 14 illustrative hands will focus on mastering hand analysis, bidding, play of the hand, defensive strategy, and partnership skills. This book includes a complete history of Whist, rules for Whist variations, and a full glossary of terms and definitions.
Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies
ISBN: 9781944201012
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Whist is one of the original classic card games. It predates Bridge, Pinochle, Poker and Hearts. The last 50 years has seen a resurgence of many variations of Whist - especially the Bid version, which uses Jokers. The 14 illustrative hands will focus on mastering hand analysis, bidding, play of the hand, defensive strategy, and partnership skills. This book includes a complete history of Whist, rules for Whist variations, and a full glossary of terms and definitions.
How to Play Whist
Author: Tim Ander
Publisher: CRB Publishing
ISBN: 882831981X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Master the High-Society Game of Whist! Click the READ MORE button to explore the world of whist. When you read How to Play Whist, you’ll be whisked away to a time of luxurious private clubs inhabited by 19th-century intellectuals. Invented in the 17th century, whist (the whisper game) was a favorite of Edmond Hoyle, the most famous name in card gaming. Though this game remains most popular in Britain, people around the globe enjoy this famous game. In this fascinating book, you’ll learn all the basics you need to sit down at the Whist table: How to Deal a Hand of Whist Whist Gameplay Mechanics and Techniques The Whist Scoring System and much more! With this comprehensive guide, you can learn and play many variations of Whist. You’ll discover a vast array of games like Bid, Solo, German, and Israeli Whist – and even Hearts! With the Whist strategies in this compelling guide, you’ll soon master the basics and become a formidable player. You’ll find out how to work with your partner and use low cards to flush out your opponents’ high cards. This book explains how to estimate how many tricks you’ll win with Aces, Kinds, and Queens – and even how to count trumps! Don’t pass up this chance to enjoy the classic game of Whist. Get your copy of How to Play Whist right away! It’s simple and easy to order – just scroll up and click the BUY NOW WITH ONE CLICK button.
Publisher: CRB Publishing
ISBN: 882831981X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Master the High-Society Game of Whist! Click the READ MORE button to explore the world of whist. When you read How to Play Whist, you’ll be whisked away to a time of luxurious private clubs inhabited by 19th-century intellectuals. Invented in the 17th century, whist (the whisper game) was a favorite of Edmond Hoyle, the most famous name in card gaming. Though this game remains most popular in Britain, people around the globe enjoy this famous game. In this fascinating book, you’ll learn all the basics you need to sit down at the Whist table: How to Deal a Hand of Whist Whist Gameplay Mechanics and Techniques The Whist Scoring System and much more! With this comprehensive guide, you can learn and play many variations of Whist. You’ll discover a vast array of games like Bid, Solo, German, and Israeli Whist – and even Hearts! With the Whist strategies in this compelling guide, you’ll soon master the basics and become a formidable player. You’ll find out how to work with your partner and use low cards to flush out your opponents’ high cards. This book explains how to estimate how many tricks you’ll win with Aces, Kinds, and Queens – and even how to count trumps! Don’t pass up this chance to enjoy the classic game of Whist. Get your copy of How to Play Whist right away! It’s simple and easy to order – just scroll up and click the BUY NOW WITH ONE CLICK button.
Haiti Fights Back
Author: Yveline Alexis
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 1978815409
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Haiti Fights Back: The Life and Legacy of Charlemagne Péralte is the first US study of the politician and caco leader (guerrilla fighter) who fought against the US occupation of Haiti from 1915-1934. Alexis locates rare multilingual sources from both nations and documents Péralte's political movement and citizens' protests. The interdisciplinary work offers a new approach to studies of the US invasion period by documenting how Caribbean people fought back.
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 1978815409
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Haiti Fights Back: The Life and Legacy of Charlemagne Péralte is the first US study of the politician and caco leader (guerrilla fighter) who fought against the US occupation of Haiti from 1915-1934. Alexis locates rare multilingual sources from both nations and documents Péralte's political movement and citizens' protests. The interdisciplinary work offers a new approach to studies of the US invasion period by documenting how Caribbean people fought back.
Card Games Properly Explained
Author: Arnold Marks
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0716022591
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0716022591
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
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.
Bid Whist
Author: Herman Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781410718723
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
One of the joys of being a baseball fan is the uncovering of some of the bizarre and unusual happenings that occur each year in the game of baseball. This book explores those instances where a major league player, famous or obscure, does something never before done, and to this day has not been duplicated. Whether it be heroic, record-shattering or embarrassing it has found its way into the annals of baseball history and is brought out in this book.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781410718723
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
One of the joys of being a baseball fan is the uncovering of some of the bizarre and unusual happenings that occur each year in the game of baseball. This book explores those instances where a major league player, famous or obscure, does something never before done, and to this day has not been duplicated. Whether it be heroic, record-shattering or embarrassing it has found its way into the annals of baseball history and is brought out in this book.
A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist
Author: Edmond Hoyle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
A Dictionary of Card Games
Author: David Sidney Parlett
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198691730
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Ranging from such classics as bridge, poker, whist, and rummy to the more familiar Cucumber, Pishti, Go Fish, and Spinado, this book provides clear and expert advice on the rules and playing strategies of virtually any card game popular in the Western world. Discover such historical favourites as hombre, piquet, and trappola, great national games, including belote (France), scopa (Italy), and skat (Germany), and all manner of patience and tarot games. Whether planning party games (Newmarket, Old Maid, and Oh Hell!), or a civilized card evening with friends, this will be an invaluable source of information and entertainment.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198691730
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Ranging from such classics as bridge, poker, whist, and rummy to the more familiar Cucumber, Pishti, Go Fish, and Spinado, this book provides clear and expert advice on the rules and playing strategies of virtually any card game popular in the Western world. Discover such historical favourites as hombre, piquet, and trappola, great national games, including belote (France), scopa (Italy), and skat (Germany), and all manner of patience and tarot games. Whether planning party games (Newmarket, Old Maid, and Oh Hell!), or a civilized card evening with friends, this will be an invaluable source of information and entertainment.
How to Play Canasta
Author: Tim Ander
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781549706110
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Master the Stylish and Refined Game of Canasta! Read this book for FREE on Kindle Unlimited - Order Now! Inside How to Play Canasta, you'll discover how to play this relatively new South American game. Invented in Montevideo, Uruguay, this game quickly spread to neighboring countries. The game's inventors named it after canastillos, little baskets they used to sort out their cards. In the 1940s, Josephine Artayate de Veil introduced the game to Manhattan's Regency Club - and the rest is history! Canasta combines elements of Bridge and Rummy. This game is easy to learn, especially for players of these games. Players prefer Canasta because they can play individually and in pairs. This game uses two full decks of cards (including the jokers) and combines partnership play with point-scoring (jokers are worth the most points). How to Play Canasta provides a thorough grounding in the rules and strategies of the game, including melds, red threes, and canastas. You'll also find detailed descriptions of winning Canasta techniques: Maximizing Your Opening Meld Getting the Discard Pile Playing in Pairs Leveraging Dominant and Submissive Pairs Freezing Discard Piles "Going Out" at the End of a Hand and Tallying Points You'll also gain access to a wealth of tips and tricks: When NOT to meld Fast Melding does and don'ts When to force the game How to maximize your points with safe cards What to do with 7 wild cards Why to avoid early canastas When (and when not) to go out and even Why not to bluff in Canasta You'll even learn popular variants like Modern American Canasta and Two Players Canasta! Don't miss out - Get your copy of How to Play Canasta today and start exploring this fascinating game! It's quick and easy to order - Just scroll up and click the BUY NOW WITH ONE CLICK button on the right-hand side of your screen.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781549706110
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Master the Stylish and Refined Game of Canasta! Read this book for FREE on Kindle Unlimited - Order Now! Inside How to Play Canasta, you'll discover how to play this relatively new South American game. Invented in Montevideo, Uruguay, this game quickly spread to neighboring countries. The game's inventors named it after canastillos, little baskets they used to sort out their cards. In the 1940s, Josephine Artayate de Veil introduced the game to Manhattan's Regency Club - and the rest is history! Canasta combines elements of Bridge and Rummy. This game is easy to learn, especially for players of these games. Players prefer Canasta because they can play individually and in pairs. This game uses two full decks of cards (including the jokers) and combines partnership play with point-scoring (jokers are worth the most points). How to Play Canasta provides a thorough grounding in the rules and strategies of the game, including melds, red threes, and canastas. You'll also find detailed descriptions of winning Canasta techniques: Maximizing Your Opening Meld Getting the Discard Pile Playing in Pairs Leveraging Dominant and Submissive Pairs Freezing Discard Piles "Going Out" at the End of a Hand and Tallying Points You'll also gain access to a wealth of tips and tricks: When NOT to meld Fast Melding does and don'ts When to force the game How to maximize your points with safe cards What to do with 7 wild cards Why to avoid early canastas When (and when not) to go out and even Why not to bluff in Canasta You'll even learn popular variants like Modern American Canasta and Two Players Canasta! Don't miss out - Get your copy of How to Play Canasta today and start exploring this fascinating game! It's quick and easy to order - Just scroll up and click the BUY NOW WITH ONE CLICK button on the right-hand side of your screen.