Although it has its origins in an ancient Chinese story-telling device, the Tangram is a puzzle game that has amused people for years. This book is a companion for the Tangram player. It provides the lowdown on the history of the game and is illustrated with the patterns that can be achieved.

Contains several card games to appeal to different tastes - from Bridge to poker. This book includes the classics and games from abroad.

Takes the reader through 60 of a chess genius games, describing his thoughts, the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one.

Explains why Mahjong has entranced people for centuries. This guides helps you learn how to play Mahjong with reference to American and Japanese variations of the game as well as the basic fundamentals.

For complete beginners, this guide to playing Mah Jong introduces each phase of play with a clear explanation and step-by-step illustrations. Scoring is set out simply, with illustrations of scoring for specific hands.

The author chronicles the history of the world's most popular board game, tracing the origins of each property within Atlantic City, New Jersey, while recalling the evolution of the game. Original.

The return of 'Magic Eye' which since it was introduced by Andrews and McMeel in 1993, has taken the globe by storm.

Khare, where every doorway and alley may conceal sudden danger - or unexpected help! As a warrior relying on force of arms, or a wizard trained in magic, you must brave the terror of a city built to trap the unwary.

This is a guide to poker rules, betting and strategies. It includes tips on playing home games, at casinos, on the internet and in tournaments.

This volume aims to tell a young player with no experience everything they need to know about chess, from how to set out the pieces to special moves and tactics. It contains simple diagrams intended to make examples and puzzles easy to follow.

In this comprehensive workbook, International Chess Master, Jeremy Silman tests a player's strengths and weaknesses with 131 problems that cover openings, middlegames (both positional and tactical), and endgames.

Great for car trips, rainy days, and even power outages, this title includes games and activities for various occasions. It contains indoor games and outdoor games, party games and solo games, sidewalk games, beach games, ball games and water games. It also includes games that stimulate young minds and those that promote physical development.

Turn-of-the Century Classic of Crafts and Activities. Reprint.

This is the first major collection of media studies scholarship on video games as a unique medium and object of study.

Refers to a game which is played by scholars in the kingdom of Castalia around the year 2400.

Designed to provide ideas for adventures and games, both indoors and out, during each season of the year.