Deluxe Rook

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Product Features

• Contains: 57 premium quality cards, 48 page rules booklet, score pad, card tray
• Traditional-style Cards
• Large Font
• 2-6 players

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 6.8 x 9 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00000IT4A
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1030
• Our recommended age: 8 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,914 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Deluxe version of the ever popular card game Rook.

Product Description

Since 1906, Rook has entertained millions and millions of card game lovers. It's much easier (yet more exciting) than Bridge, more fun than Pinochle and more varied than Hearts. Deluxe Rook features a deck of 56 premium-quality, numerical ROOK cards (no face cards) and the unique ROOK Bird Card. Also includes score sheets and the first modern Players, ROOK IN A BOOK-an 80 page book with rules for all popular Rook variations. You'll find a complete analysis of these variations plus "winning tips" to improve your play. As a special bonus, you'll find the first published rules for "BUCKEYE" ROOK and the Hearts-like variation, "AW SHUCKS!" If you're a fan of ROOK, a lover of card games, or you're looking for great wholesome, family fun, Deluxe ROOK is for you! This game is for between 3 and 8 players and includes 74 Casino-Quality cards & silver-colored bell!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game, November 15, 2003

By	M. Mann (RALEIGH, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

Some of my fondest memories of my grandfather involve us playing Rook with my uncle and grandmother. It is my favorite card game by far. If you have three people to play with, I suggest this game over any other. It is great for all ages over eight. This game never gets old because as a player's skill improves the game becomes much more complex. It is a very simple game at first allowing for children but even a table of adults can enjoy the game including those with lots of card game experience. There are also many fun variations to the original, some much more challenging than others for players who want to change the technique required. The cards seem to deteriorate quickly but we did play many hours a week and had meals and snacks at the same time we played. We purchased maybe fifty packs in the years we played, new ones for vacations and such. The cards are definitely worth the $9.99 and once you buy the deluxe set once the cards can be replaced for around $6.00 from Wal-mart or Target in non-deluxe form. The deluxe is a great buy though because of the excellent book that comes within the box.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars family fun, October 5, 2003

By	Joella Jarman (Gainesville, MO USA) - See all my reviews

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

The classic card game ROOK has been the foundation of our family get togethers for 5 generations. My fondest memories are of my grandparents sitting at the Rook table with my mom and dad. We still have the same laughs with our grandchildren. The ages involved? Well my dad is 96, my sister/husband 71, I am 64. Our children and grandchildren drive in from out of state and simply won't leave until they have had a Rook game with "grandpa" who is still a challenge. I really think his love for this game has helped keep his mind "young" and alert.

ROOK is whatever you want it to be from simple to challenging. It teaches math and patience. It challenges your memory. It starts out with an appearance of a simple game. But let four old folks like us get the cards going and you soon realize it can also be a very deep game.
I highly recommend this wonderful family fun in today's world.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rook is a classic game of gin/rummy with originality, December 3, 2004

By	Erik J. Fritsch (Sioux Center, IA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Hearts and spades are great games to play. The unfortunate aspect of them is that there are no rules for playing with more or less than four players. Rook can be played with 2-6 people which makes the chances for playing much greater. A highly educational game, it teaches children the aspect of strategy and tactical planning. These skills are not usually taught in schools and are a great way to learn them while having "fun" in the loose sense. Differing amount of players exposes new elements of the game with differing instruction. 5 Star Game.