The Book Of Games

Author : Jack Botermans
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1402742215

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The Book of Games by Jack Botermans Pdf

This lavishly illustrated 736-page reference provides a lifetime of entertainment! It contains complete rules, playing tips, and instructive move-by-move examples of 65 fun and diverse games. They range from Senat, a pastime enjoyed by King Tut, to Hex, invented by a 20th-century mathematician; from strategy games like Siege of Paris to dice games like Chuck-a-Luck to chase games like Pachisi; from Asian Shogi to African Wari; and from traditional Chess and Go to modern creations like Mastermind and Othello. Colorful illustrations show old-time and modern players, game boards, and equipment alongside fascinating anecdotes and curious facts about games throughout history. For every player, this one’s a sure winner!

Author : Cardano, Gerolamo
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-16
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486797939

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The Book on Games of Chance by Cardano, Gerolamo Pdf

Mathematics was only one area of interest for Gerolamo Cardano ― the sixteenth-century astrologer, philosopher, and physician was also a prolific author and inveterate gambler. Gambling led Cardano to the study of probability, and he was the first writer to recognize that random events are governed by mathematical laws. Published posthumously in 1663, Cardano's Liber de ludo aleae (Book on Games of Chance) is often considered the major starting point of the study of mathematical probability. The Italian scholar formulated some of the field's basic ideas more than a century before the better-known correspondence of Pascal and Fermat. Although his book had no direct influence on other early thinkers about probability, it remains an important antecedent to later expressions of the science's tenets.

Author : Mary White
Publisher : G.N. Morang
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Games
ISBN : NYPL:33333219837123

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The Book of Games by Mary White Pdf

Author : Bendik Stang
Publisher : Book of Games
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Computer games
ISBN : 9788299737821

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The Book of Games by Bendik Stang Pdf

This second volume is a compendium of video game synopses as well as a feast for the eyes with literally thousands of vivid, high-resolution screen shots; it provides a comprehensive visual tour through the world of PC and video gaming. Sorted by genre, more than 100 of the latest, most exciting software titles are reviewed with information of interest to players, parents, and industry professionals. Each game is featured in a two-page spread that includes detailed game summaries, analysis, and strategies; nine in-game screen shots; lists of games with similar skill and strategy requirements; appropriate age ran≥ notes ESRB content ratings; complete technological specifications; and more. Feature stories are included throughout the book, covering game-related topics such as multiplayer online gaming, games in movies, and the future of gaming. The book also includes useful reference tools such as an illustrated glossary, an overview of game publishers, and information on current hardware platforms such as Sony's new PS3, Nintendo's Wii, and handheld systems, including the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP.

Author : Richard Sharp,John Piggott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Indoor games
ISBN : LCCN:gb77032789

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The Book of Games by Richard Sharp,John Piggott Pdf

Author : Rawdon Crawley (Captain, pseud. van George Frederick Pardon.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Electronic
ISBN : KBNL:KBNL03000102325

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The Handy Book of Games for Gentlemen by Rawdon Crawley (Captain, pseud. van George Frederick Pardon.) Pdf

Author : Louis Hammer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1985-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0937310255

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The Book of Games by Louis Hammer Pdf

Author : Bendik Stang,Erik Hoftun,Jorgen Kirksaeter
Publisher : Gamexplore N.A. Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8299737842

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The Book of Games Volume 3 by Bendik Stang,Erik Hoftun,Jorgen Kirksaeter Pdf

The third volume in this acclaimed series features more than 100 of the newest games from a variety of platforms. A complete compendium of video game synopses as well as a feast for the eyes with literally thousands of vivid, high-resolution screen shots, this comprehensive visual tour through the world of PC and video gaming is sorted by genre, with each game review containing information of interest to players, parents, and industry professionals. A two-page spread includes detailed game summaries, analysis, and strategies; nine in-game screen shots; lists of games with similar skill and strategy requirements; appropriate age range; notes Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) content ratings; and complete technological specifications to supplement each game's profile. A game developers' Hall of Fame and a thorough run-down of the world's best gamers, clans, and guilds are coupled with fascinating stories about the politics of video gaming, the latest research on gaming's effects, and the world of Flash and Java games. Useful reference tools such as an illustrated glossary, an overview of game publishers, and information on current hardware platforms—such as Sony's new PlayStation 3, Nintendo's Wii, and handheld systems, including the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP—are also provided.

Author : Mary White
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Games
ISBN : OCLC:816637897

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The Book of Games by Mary White Pdf

Author : Theresa Hunt Wolcott
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1022889877

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The Book of Games and Parties for All Occasions by Theresa Hunt Wolcott Pdf

This entertaining guide provides readers with a wide range of fun and engaging games that are suitable for all occasions, from birthday parties to family gatherings. The author offers helpful tips and instructions for each game, as well as suggestions for variations and adaptations. With its engaging writing style, colorful illustrations, and helpful study aids, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in hosting fun and memorable events. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Sid Sackson
Publisher : Klutz
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Board games
ISBN : 0932592945

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The Book of Classic Board Games by Sid Sackson Pdf

Definitive rules for 15 classic games, each illustrated in a different and beautiful style. Comes with a supply of black and white playing pieces and a pair of dice, all of which can always be kept handy in the book's bound-in, zip-up storage pouch. Neat!

Author : Constance Wakeford Long
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1852
Category : Games
ISBN : OSU:32435016761637

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The Book of Children's Games by Constance Wakeford Long Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1853
Category : Amusements
ISBN : UVA:X000298253

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The Book of Parlour Games by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mrs. Burton Kingsland
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01
Category : Games
ISBN : 1290117470

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The Book of Indoor and Outdoor Games by Mrs. Burton Kingsland Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Ann R. Hawkins,Erin N. Bistline,Catherine S. Blackwell,Maura Ives
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438485560

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Playing Games in Nineteenth-Century Britain and America by Ann R. Hawkins,Erin N. Bistline,Catherine S. Blackwell,Maura Ives Pdf

A vital part of daily life in the nineteenth century, games and play were so familiar and so ubiquitous that their presence over time became almost invisible. Technological advances during the century allowed for easier manufacturing and distribution of board games and books about games, and the changing economic conditions created a larger market for them as well as more time in which to play them. These changing conditions not only made games more profitable, but they also increased the influence of games on many facets of culture. Playing Games in Nineteenth-Century Britain and America focuses on the material and visual culture of both American and British games, examining how cultures of play intersect with evolving gender norms, economic structures, scientific discourses, social movements, and nationalist sentiments.