Card Games Around the World

Most of us know a handful of classic card games and are aware of a few more, but Sid Sackson's book presents a wealth of card table enjoyment that most of us never suspected existed. Included are fascinating, exotic, and downright fun games from across Asia, Europe, and Latin America. There are more than 60 included, ranging in difficulty from easy to hard, and able to entertain anywhere from two to a table full. The American games range from old favorites to recently created amusements--including a football card game.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1:CARD GAME TERMS

Chapter 2: GAMES FROM ASIA
Sampen, Cha Kau Tsz’, Khanhoo, Kowah, Totit, Kabu, As Nas

Chapter 3: GAMES FROM EUROPE
La Malilla, La Mosca, Briscola, Scopa, Piquet, Ecarte, Vingt-et-Un (Blackjack), Scat, Sechs and Sechzig (Sixty-Six), Bezique, Polish Bezique, Jass, Klabberjass, Solo Whist, Vint, Tyzicha

Chapter 4: MORE GAMES FROM EUROPE
War, Old Maid, Authors, Hearts, Black Lady, Fan Tan, Eights (Crazy Eights), Klondike, Klondike for 2 (Double Solitaire), Clock, La Belle Loucie, Accordian, Calculation

Chapter 5:GAMES FROM THE BRITISH ISLES
Whist, Blackout {see Oh Hell!}, Cribbage, Casino, Royal Casino, Nap (Napoleon), All Fours (Seven Up) {see Pitch}, Newmarket (Michigan), Spoil Five, Scotch Whist (Catch the Ten)

Chapter 6: GAMES FROM LATIN AMERICA
Conquian, Pif Paf, Canasta, Samba, Bolivia

Chapter 7: GAMES FROM THE UNITED STATES
Draw Poker, Stud Poker, Pinochle, Bridge, Rummy, 500 Rummy, Gin Rummy, Oklahoma Gin

Chapter 8: SOMETHING EXTRA {meaning contemporary}
Buried Treasure, Divide and Conquer, Card Football, Card Stock Market {see Black Monday}