ENGLISH

The Book of Games: Strategy, Tactics, & History

By Jack Botermans , Edgar Loy Fankbonner (translator)

Book information

Publisher
Sterling Publishing
Year
2008
ISBN
1402742215, 9781402742217
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
71 MB (74967862 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
736\744
DPI
360
Orientation
portrait
Scanned
yes
Time added
2024-04-28 10:03:28

Description

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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