The book of games : strategy, tactics & history / Jack Botermans ; [translated from the Spanish by Edgar Loy Fankbonner].
Material type:
TextLanguage: English Original language: Spanish Publication details: New York : Sterling, 2008.Description: 736 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cmISBN: - 1402742215
- 9781402742217
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Main Library | NonFiction | 794 B748 | Available | 33111005731928 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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!
Includes index.