Cover art for The Penguin Book of Card Games

The Penguin Book of Card Games

1979 · BGG
Avg rating
8.26
Bayes rating
5.59
Weight
2.00 (Medium Light)
Players
2-0
Playtime
5 min
Ratings count
76

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Description

This book by David Parlett sets out rules for a very large selection of games. The book is laid out by 'families' of games and details main rules for each game plus a plethora of variations. It also includes an introduction to card games and a glossary of terms. The latest edition (from 2008, cover pictured) also includes some original games by David Parlett and some tarot games. First published as "The Penguin Book Of Card Games", London, Allen Lane, 1979 Reprinted as "The The Penguin Book Of Card Games", ISBN 1-85051-221-3 hardcover, 478 pages, publisher: Treasure Press, reprinted edition 1987/88 Revised/expanded as "The Penguin Encyclopedia of Card Games", ISBN 978-0140280324 paperback, 688 pages, publisher: Penguin; 2nd edition 2000 As of August 2008 an updated edition exists of "The Penguin Book Of Card Games", ISBN 978-0141037875 paperback, 688 pages, publisher: Penguin; 2nd updated edition 2008

Play mode

Team-based

How it plays

Auction & bidding Card play & hand management Deduction & hidden information
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Negotiation & trading Set collection & pattern building Trick-taking

Game type

Card game Abstract / puzzle game Board game

Publishers

Penguin Books Treasure Press

Designers

David Parlett