Hoyle's Rules of Games, Third Revised and Updated Edition [Mass Market Paperback]

Albert H. Morehead (Author), Geoffrey Mott-Smith (Author), Philip D. Morehead (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2001

In 1742, Edmond Hoyle published the definitive book on the popular game of his day, whist. Games evolve with time, just as whist gave rise to contract bridge. However, more than 250 years later, Hoyle’s is still the definitive name when it comes to the rules of the game—whether it’s bridge, backgammon, Scrabble® or Blackjack. The game player’s basic reference, this handy guide has now been updated and expanded and includes rules, strategies, and odds for over 250 games, from including such favorites as:

* Scrabble® * Canasta * Contract Bridge
* Gin Rummy * Chess * Backgammon
* Solitaire games: Nestor, Pounce, Pyramid, and Russian Bank
* Poker variations: Anaconda, Blind Tiger, and Hold ’em
* Children’s games: Beggar-your-neighbor, Memory, and Slapjack
* Computer games: Minesweeper and Freecell
* And more

Learn how to play, sharpen your strategy, and settle disputes—with this newest edition of the classic reference guide.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Philip Morehead is Head of Music Staff for Lyric Opera of Chicago. He is the son of the late Albert H. Morehead, lexicographer and games expert, the original co-editor of this book, who was Bridge Editor of the New York Times for over 25 years and the editor of many books on games. He is editor of The New American Webster Handy College Dictionary and The New American Rogets College Thesaurus and is author of The New American International Dictionary of Music. He lives in Chicago with his wife Patricia, oboist and composer.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Signet; 3 Rev Upd edition (December 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451204840
• ISBN-13: 978-0451204844
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great buy, December 4, 2006

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Doc Dave "Doc Dave" (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hoyle's Rules of Games, Third Revised and Updated Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

I bought this book because, although I love card games, I play pretty infrequently and often forget the rules. This book contains rules and generally clear descriptions of play for an incredibly long list of games. In addition to card games, the book covers many board games, such as Scrabble and chess, and even a few computer games. There is no question that there are books that cover individual games in much more depth, but it's hard to argue with the low price of this volume when it comes to the sheer number of brief descriptions of games that it offers. Highly recommended to have on hand.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must have!, June 7, 2000

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[e-mail] (Logan,Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hoyle's Rules of Games: Descriptions of Indoor Games of Skill and Chance with Advice on Skillful Play (Paperback)

I first bought this book over a dispute in poker I had with a friend. You can imagine my shock when I found out he was right. Since then, the cover has been worn off my copy from repeated use. This book is great for settling disputes and learning new games. A must have for anyone who plays cards.

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hoyle's Rules of Games, Third Revised and Updated Edition, February 25, 2006

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Natalie J. Caplan "Molly McGee" (Beaverton, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hoyle's Rules of Games, Third Revised and Updated Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

Great Book of games, only problem is the print is very tiny.