An illustrated guide depicting over 130 games from all over the ancient and modern world, 20 of which are reproduced in their original form, complete with instructions, tactics and rules for all the family to play actually on the pages of the book. There are games of position and race, war games and word games, chess and dominoes, mancala and fortune-telling, Wei-chi from China, Seega from Egypt, Burmese chess, Chonglak from Indonesia, Hnefatafl from Scandinavia, as well as Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Bagatelle, Backgammon ...
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An illustrated guide depicting over 130 games from all over the ancient and modern world, 20 of which are reproduced in their original form, complete with instructions, tactics and rules for all the family to play actually on the pages of the book. There are games of position and race, war games and word games, chess and dominoes, mancala and fortune-telling, Wei-chi from China, Seega from Egypt, Burmese chess, Chonglak from Indonesia, Hnefatafl from Scandinavia, as well as Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Bagatelle, Backgammon and Scrabble. Historical details are included to give insight inot the origins of the games themselves and how they were first played. R.C.Bell has written several books on the subject, including "Board Games Book".
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Add this copy of Games to Play: Board and Table Games for All the Family to cart. $16.18, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Michael Joseph.
Add this copy of Games to Play. Board and Table Games for All the Family to cart. $40.60, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by MICHAEL JOSEPH LTD.
