The Complete Win at Whist [Paperback]

Joseph Andrews (Author), Joe Andrews (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2000

This book introduces the novice to the game, and improves strategy and technique for player of all abilities. The official rules for different variations of the game are detailed. Bid Whilst in the primary focus, and several aspects of this modern variation are explored. In addition, the original straight Whist game (no kitty), and the Kitty Whist game (w/o Jokers) are featured. A full chapter is dedicated to the other types of Whist played in different countries. Detailed discussion and analysis of instructional hands demonstrate the logic and thought behind every play.

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Joe Andrews

Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing (December 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566251524
• ISBN-13: 978-1566251525
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #788,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Complete Win At Whist" is a Winner!, May 21, 2001

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"bidwhistmaster" (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Win at Whist (Paperback)

My name is Dennis J Barmore. I am the Founder of The National Card Sharks, Inc. Bid Whist Organization. We represent thousands of Bid Whist players throughout the USA. ...

I have just finished reading this book, and it is a must for beginning and advanced players of whist. The narrative is written in clear concise words that are easy to understand.

The sample hands in the book are excellently crafted and are legitimate teaching aids that can enhance the skills of players on all levels.

There have been many times when people have asked our Bid Whist players, "How Do You Play Whist? Needless to say that is an impossible question to verbally answer. Thank goodness there is a book out there that we can now point to.

If you are at all interested in learning the game, or purchasing a gift for that whist playing friend or relative, this book will serve as a unique gift idea.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Game - A Classic Book, September 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Win at Whist (Paperback)

"WIN AT WHIST" by Joe Andrews is the most complete book on the game of Whist since Edmund Hoyle first wrote about the game in the 1700's. This book covers all of the bases with a nice history of the game, and then continues with a full reference to the many variations which have evolved. There is generous mention of the popular "Kitty with Jokers" Bid Whist Tournament game which has been promoted by Dennis Barmore and his "sharksinc" live event tour. Mr. Andrews has listed a full glossary of terms and definitions, and finishes his book with a sampling of several illustrative hands. Each hand has a teaching/instructional theme. Although there are a few other published Whist pamphlets/books out there which are quite good, "WIN AT WHIST" is at the head of the class. If you want to excel in high-level competitive play, by all means check out this book!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bid Whist from A to Z, May 16, 2001

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Doris Denny (Atlanta, Ga. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Win at Whist (Paperback)

My bridge Partner and I decided that we wanted a new challenge of learning a different card game. We learned that there was a Bid Whist tournament being played in Atlanta and we had only one day to learn. We sat down and began reading the book together. It was so well written...so clear to understand...that within 24 hours we played in that tournament. We paid a $40 entry fee and felt confident enough about what we had learned. We did not win the tournament but we had an above average score and had a marvelous time.

The next time I played was in a foursome in my home -- I played with a stranger and we won!!!

An Excellent book for anyone wanting to get started playing Bid Whist or for someone wishing to sharpen their skills.

I have already personally delivered copies of this book to players and would recommend it to any card playing addict.