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The Book of Games

Strategy, Tactics & History

Jack Botermans [1402742215]

Publisher: Sterling
Published: January 2008
All
736 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-4221-5
ISBN13: 9781402742217
$29.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
all in color
8 1/4 X 11
Carton Quantity: 6
Territory: WENG



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!