The Book of Games: Strategy, Tactics & History

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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. ...

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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!

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  • ISBN-13: 9781402742217
  • Publisher: Sterling Publishing
  • Publication date: 1/1/2008
  • Pages: 736
  • Sales rank: 690,687
  • Product dimensions: 8.30 (w) x 11.10 (h) x 2.00 (d)

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  • Posted September 19, 2009

    Time to Play

    This book is great. It is just what I was looking to read and use as a reference book. The explanations are clear and concise. Love the book.

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  • Posted August 15, 2009

    GOOD COFFEE TABLE BOOK OF INFORMATIVE ENTERTAINMENT

    I LOVE WELL ILLUSTRATED BOOKS WITH A GOOD BACKGROUND OF HISTORY, A VERY COMPHREHENSIVE BOOK, ANYONE CAN ENJOY THOSE COLORFUL ILLUSTRATIONS, SIMPLE LANGUAGE, EASY READING, NOT BORING. THIS GAME BOOK TEACHES HISTORY OF GAMES WITHOUT BEING TIRESOME. I WILL KEEP THIS BOOK FOR A LONG TIME, CONTINUE TO GO BACK TO USE AS A REFERENCE BOOK. I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF SEVERAL GAME AND PUZZLE ORGANIZATIONS, AS A MEMBER I CAN RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR ANY NOVICE OR ENTHUSIAST OF GAMES. MARI

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