Hoyle's Rules of Games

Author: Albert Morehead Publisher: Signet KD363 Year: 1960 Print: 15 Cover Price: $.50 Condition: Good. Reader/Placeholder  Genre: NonFiction/GamesCover by Pages: 246120119042E In 1742, Edmond Hoyle published the definitive book on the popular game of his day, whist. Games evolve with time, just as whist gave rise to contract bridge. However, more than 250 years later, Hoyle's is still the definitive name when it comes to the rules of the game-whether it's bridge, backgammon, Scrabble or Blackjack. The game player's basic reference, this handy guide has now been updated and expanded and includes rules, strategies, and odds for over 250 games, from including such favorites as: * Scrabble * Canasta * Contract Bridge * Gin Rummy * Chess * Backgammon * Solitaire games: Nestor, Pounce, Pyramid, and Russian Bank * Poker variations: Anaconda, Blind Tiger, and Hold 'em * Children's games: Beggar-your-neighbor, Memory, and Slapjack * Computer games: Minesweeper and Freecell * And more Learn how