An edition of Hoyle's Rules of Games (1963)

Hoyle's rules of games

descriptions of indoor games of skill and chance, with advice on skillful play. Based on the foundations laid down by Edmond Hoyle, 1672-1769.

Newly rev. and expanded [i.e. 21st] ed.
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An edition of Hoyle's Rules of Games (1963)

Hoyle's rules of games

descriptions of indoor games of skill and chance, with advice on skillful play. Based on the foundations laid down by Edmond Hoyle, 1672-1769.

Newly rev. and expanded [i.e. 21st] ed.
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New laws for contract bridge were published in 1963 for the first time in fifteen years. They affect the playing habits of millions of card players. This book has them!
HAVE FUN! SCORE HIGH!
This authentic up-to-date book gives the complete rules of your favorite games, including the latest bridge bidding and scoring rules. It offers expert advice on skillful play and is invaluable in settling disputes on any one of several dozen fine points.
If you are tired of the old games, this handy guide can teach you new ones the easy way.
SCRABBLE® • POKER • CANASTA
•CONTRACT BRIDGE • NEW FOUR-DEAL BRIDGE
• NEW GOREN SYSTEM BIDDING RULES
• BOLIVIA • RUMMY • CHESS
• BACKGAMMON • AND MANY OTHERS
TWO LEADING EXPERTS ON GAMES:
ALBERT H. MOREHEAD the games editor of The New York Times.
GEOFFREY MOTT-SMITH is a noted authority on the philosophy and strategy of games.

Publish Date
Language
English
Pages
246

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Hoyle's Rules of Games
2009, Penguin USA, Inc.
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Hoyle's Rules of Games
September 1, 1983, Plume
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Hoyles Rules of Games
1983, Signet Book
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First Sentence

"Bridge is consistently the most popular card game of the English-speaking world and is almost as popular in other countries. It is of English origin and developed from the game Whist, which is still played in parts of the United States. From Whist came Bridge or Bridge-Whist, about 1896—a game in which the dealer could name the trump suit; his partner's hand (called the dummy) was exposed and played by the dealer; and the hand could be played either with a trump suit or at no-trump. Next came Auction Bridge, about 1904, a game in which all four players could bid for the right to name the trump suit. The latest version, Contract Bridge, dating from 1926 and the most popular form since 1930, has ridden serenely through such fads as Gin Rummy and Canasta and in the end has always survived as the most popular game. It is the same game as Auction Bridge except in the scoring. CONTRACT BRIDGE Players: Four, two against two as partners, facing each other. Cards: The regular 52-card pack. In each suit the cards rank: A (high), K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. The suits"

Edition Notes

"KP 379."

Published in
[New York]
Series
A Signet key book

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
795
Library of Congress
GV1243 .M62 1963

The Physical Object

Format
Paperback
Pagination
vi, 246 p.
Number of pages
246
Dimensions
10,5x18 cm

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL5890674M
Internet Archive
hoylesrulesofgam00more
LCCN
63025001
Library Thing
25681

Work Description

In 1742, Edmond Hoyle published the definitive book on whist, the most popular card game of his day.More than 250 years later, Hoyle is still the definitive name when it comes to the rules of games, from bridge to backgammon, Scrabble to blackjack. This handy reference guide has now been updated and expanded and includes rules, strategies, and playing odds for more than 250 games.Readers will learn how to play, hone their strategies, and settle disputes with this newest edition of the classic reference guide.

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