Games: Learn to Play, Play to Win

by Daniel J. King

This companion volume to the popular and award-winning Chess: from first moves to checkmate uses an innovative visual approach to make a variety of familiar and unfamiliar games quick and easy to learn. The dazzling digital recreations of game boards, pieces, cards, and moves will convince newcomers that they can quickly play these time-tested games like the pros. Simple and visually explained instructions, strategies, and moves are provided for a wide range of board and card games. Also included is information about the historical origins of games, a glossary, and an index.

Games is the perfect guide for both beginners, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in a fast and entertaining way to learn new games.

Genres: Games

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Daniel King is a chess grandmaster. He has been a professional chess-player for over 25 years representing his country on numerous occasions. In addition, he is a games consultant, television presenter, live commentator, freelance journalist, and an award-winning author of 15 books.

Reviews

[Sydney Rachlin]

1. This book has not received any awards.

2. Appropriate grade levels: K-12

3. This is a fabulous informational text that includes descriptions and step by step instructions on hundreds of games. There are illustrations and diagrams for each game that teach the reader how to play each game. There are culturally diverse games in this books; games from America and other countries.

4. This is an amazing book that anyone can use to learn a variety of different games. It includes two of my most favorite and common known games such as chess and checkers. The step by step instructions and the illustrations are very detailed and easy to follow.

5. Fun book, educational games, culture.