David Parlett Bücher

With Penguin's classic card game compendium, rainy days never looked so good Whether you are a cardsharp or online-poker wannabe, "The Penguin Book of Card Games" has everything you will ever need to know about playing cards. From games of high skill (Bridge) to games of high chance (Newmarket) to trick-taking (Whist) and banking (Pontoon), David Parlett, a seasoned card-game specialist, gives you countless games to play. With a working description of each game, including the rules, variations, and origins of each, this book will delight, entertain, and inform both the novice and the experienced player.

Cribbage, Knockout Whist, Rummy and Klondike are among the multitude of games and variations packed into this simple companion to essential entertainment. With scoring systems and tips and tricks to amaze your friends and keep you sharp you’ll find this new book an invaluable part of your leisure time, a sociable break from mobiles and TV screens.