Beschreibung:
Card games offer loads of fun and one of the best socializingexperiences out there. But picking up winning card strategies is abit of a challenge, and though your buddies may think that pickingup the rules of the game is easy, winning is a totally differentstory.With Card Games For Dummies, Second Edition, you'llnot only be able to play the hottest card games around, you canalso apply game-winning strategies and tips to have fun and beatyour opponents. Now updated, this hands-on guide shows youeverything you need to know--the basics, the tricks, and thetechniques--to become a master card player, with expandedcoverage on poker as well as online gaming and tournaments. Soonyou will have the card-playing power to:* Pin down your opponents in Texas Hold'em* Show off your power in Stud Poker* Hit wisely in Blackjack* Break hearts ruthlessly in Hearts* Mix up the night with Gin and Rummy* Build yourself a victory in Bridge* Send them fishing in Go FishThis straightforward, no-nonsense guide features great ways toimprove your game and have more fun, as well as a list of places tofind out more about your favorite game. It also profiles differentvariations of each game, making you a player for all seasons!
Foreword.Introduction.Part I: Discovering Card Games.Chapter 1: Card Game Basics.Chapter 2: Solitaire.Chapter 3: Children's Games.Part II: Getting Rid of Cards.Chapter 4: Rummy.Chapter 5: Canasta.Chapter 6: Eights.Chapter 7: Fan Tan.Part III: Taking Tricks.Chapter 8: Whist.Chapter 9: Oh Hell! and Other Exact Bidding Games.Chapter 10: Euchre.Chapter 11: Spades.Chapter 12: Contract Bridge and Mini-Bridge.Part IV: Scoring or Avoiding Points.Chapter 13: Hearts.Chapter 14: Pinochle.Chapter 15: Setback.Part V: Adding and Climbing.Chapter 16: Cribbage.Chapter 17: President.Chapter 18: Blackjack.Part VI: Playing Poker.Chapter 19: Shuffling Through Poker Basics.Chapter 20: Draw Poker.Chapter 21: Stud Poker.Chapter 22: Texas Hold 'Em.Chapter 23: Omaha.Part VII: The Part of Tens.Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Improve Your Game and Have More Fun.Chapter 25: Ten Places to Find More Information on YourGame.Index.