Card night : classic games, classic decks, and the history behind them, 52 Games for all ages
Will Roya (Author)
"Learn when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em with Card Night, a compendium of 52 classic card games, including Hearts and Bridge, Rummy and Go Fish. At various points in history, playing cards were also used as currency, tools for propaganda, and even as a means for sending coded messages. In addition to providing the rules of standard game play, Card Night also details the fascinating stories and peculiarities behind some of the world's most famous card decks"-- Provided by publisher
Print Book, English, 2021
First edtion View all formats and editions
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, New York, 2021
History
xxi, 233 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
9780762473519, 0762473517
1178868181
Introduction
Classic games
Rummy games
Trick-taking games
Gambling and casino games
Includes index