The Book of Games
Download or Read eBook The Book of Games PDF written by Jack Botermans and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Jack Botermans |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 744 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1402742215 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781402742217 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Book of Games by : Jack Botermans
Book excerpt: 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!
