The Complete Book of Card Games

In minutes you can learn to play any of the 100 most entertaining card games as you follow the simple rules, methods of scoring, and hints on skillful play for every game. They're arranged according to the number of players, starting with games for two like Cribbage and Pinochle, California Jack and Honeymoon Bridge, plus 15 more. Games for three players include Black Maria, Knaves, Ombre, Cut-throat Bridge, and 7 more. You'll find 13 games for four players, from Bridge, Canasta, and Hearts, to Calypso, Euchre, and Quinto, and 11 games for five or more, including Coon Can, Crazy Eights, Poker, Rummy, and Loo. Or try some of the 9 party games, 11 banking games, and 18 games for single players. Then you're ready to try the rule variations and adaptations for different numbers of players.

Peter Arnold has written over 40 books on football, cricket, boxing, gambling, snooker, darts and cards. He was the co-author of the successful Complete Book of Card Games and General Editor on The Official Rules of Sports and Games. He lives in London, England and Spain.