Card Games All-In-One For Dummies

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Title Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; Foolish Assumptions; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Book 1: Taking a Stab at Card Games; Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Card Game Basics; Talking the Talk; Preparing to Play; Making a Declaration; Playing the Game; Chapter 2: Going Solo with Solitaire; Acquainting Yourself with Solitaire Terms; Putting the Squeeze on Accordion; Piling It On in Calculation; Reserving Your Time for Canfield; Striking Gold with Klondike; Living La Belle Lucie; Practicing Poker Patience; Chapter 3: Creating Combinations in Rummy.;The ultimate card-player's companion Card games bring people of all ages together, whether for fun or competition. Inside, you'll find expert tips and guidance on how to use strategy, memory, cleverness, and more to become a better player at some of the world's most popular card games. With easy-to-follow explanations for each game including their origins, rules, and tactics, you can quickly become a master card player. 6 Books Inside ... ' -Card Games For Dummies -Bridge For Dummies, 4th Edition -Poker For Dummies -Texas Hold'em For Dummies -Winning at Internet Poker For Dummies -Casino Gambling For Dummies. Title Page Table of Contents Introduction Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Where to Go from Here Book 1: Taking a Stab at Card Games Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Card Game Basics Talking the Talk Preparing to Play Making a Declaration Playing the Game Chapter 2: Going Solo with Solitaire Acquainting Yourself with Solitaire Terms Putting the Squeeze on Accordion Piling It On in Calculation Reserving Your Time for Canfield Striking Gold with Klondike Living La Belle Lucie Practicing Poker Patience Chapter 3: Creating Combinations in Rummy. Rummy: Throw a Combo and GoGin Rummy: Knocking Down Your Foe Chapter 4: Working toward a Run with Fan Tan Accepting Your Fan Tan Mission Playing Double-Deck Fan Tan Chapter 5: Nailing Bids with Oh Hell! and Romanian Whist The Lowdown on Oh Hell! Eyeing the Basics of Romanian Whist Chapter 6: Bowing to Trump in Euchre Acquainting Yourself with Euchre Picking Partners Striking a Fair Deal Determining the Trump Suit Jacking Up the Card Rankings Bidding for Tricks Tallying Your Score Playing for Bigger Stakes Alone Tricking for Points, Not Treats. Chapter 7: Following Suit with SpadesGrasping the Basics of Spades Digging Spades for Fewer Than Four Chapter 8: Handling a Heaping Helping of Hearts Getting to the Heart of the Matter Hearts with Three or Five-Plus Players After the Wedding: Honeymoon Hearts Chapter 9: Trying Some Children's Games Outdoing Your Friends: Beggar My Neighbor Snap, Animals, and Slapjack, Oh My Declaring War Playing Fish and Friends When Lying Is Okay: Cheat Steering Clear of the Old Maid Book 2: The Lowdown on Poker Chapter 1: Warming Up with Poker Basics. Establishing the Groundwork: Before You Put on Your Poker FaceUnderstanding the Basics of Play Grasping Who Wins: Hand Rankings The Lowdown on Betting Comprehending the Rules of the Road Identifying What Your Opponents Will Be Like Playing in a Casino Distinguishing Casino Poker from Home Games Chapter 2: Applying Essential Strategies Knowing That Everyone Was a Beginner Once Keeping Track of Basic Poker Concepts Keeping Some Poker Perspective Coping When All Goes Wrong Chapter 3: Succeeding at Seven-Card Stud What to Do If You've Never Played Seven-Card Stud Poker. Antes, the Deal, and the Betting Structure, Oh MyIdentifying Winning Hands Comprehending the Importance of Live Cards Going Deeper into Seven-Card Stud Chapter 4: Tackling Texas Hold'em Understanding the Basic Rules Looking at Blind Bets Getting to Know Hold'em in General Considering Starting Card Combinations Mastering the Art of Raising Chapter 5: Becoming an Expert at Omaha Playing Omaha/8 for the First Time Knowing When to Hold 'em and When to Fold 'em Going Deeper in Omaha/8 What to Do When You've Been Raised Flopping a Draw Playing the Turn Playing the River.