The Penguin Book of Card Games
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 5 min
- BGG rating: 8.3
About The Penguin Book of Card Games
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
- Released
- 1979
- Designer
- David Parlett
- Age
- 12+
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The Penguin Book of Card Games plays with 2 players.
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A game of The Penguin Book of Card Games takes 5 min.
What age is The Penguin Book of Card Games for?
The recommended minimum age for The Penguin Book of Card Games is 12+.
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