The Book of Games: Strategy, Tactics and History
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- Synopsis
- This 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!
- Copyright:
- 2007
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 736 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781402742217
- Publisher:
- Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
- Date of Addition:
- 03/21/12
- Copyrighted By:
- Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Entertainment, Nonfiction, Reference
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.