The Book of Games: Strategy, Tactics & History

by Jack Botermans

Other authorsEdgar Loy Fankbonner (Translator)
Hardcover, 2008

Status

Available

Call number

794

Publication

Sterling Publishing (2008), Edition: 1St Edition, Hardcover, 736 pages

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!

Language

Original publication date

2008

Physical description

736 p.; 11.26 inches

ISBN

1402742215 / 9781402742217
Page: 0.1758 seconds