Blazing Aces!

A Fistful of Family Card Games

Reiner Knizia, Frank Duffek

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English

Blue Terrier Press
01 October 2019

Hobbies, quizzes & games; Indoor games; Card games; Poker; Board games

World-renowned game designer Reiner Knizia is the master of simple game rules that create fun and enjoyment for people of all ages. In this book of fifteen original card games, he reveals how to use ordinary playing cards in a number of novel new ways. All that's needed is an understanding of basic poker combinations--you'll learn them here!--and a standard deck of cards or two. In addition to the basic games, a number of variants are also introduced to make play even more interesting.

Just follow along as cowboy Joe Joker explains how to play using detailed illustrated examples and stories from the Wild West. Grab a deck of cards and rustle up your family, a few friends, or your regular posse. You'll quickly be enjoying a variety of fun games suitable for all ages!

From the Introduction:

All the games presented in this book are based on card combinations used in Poker. However, these games are not gambling games but are designed to be played by all the family. The card combinations merely provide a familiar and easy accessible basis for many new play mechanisms to explore and enjoy.

So, welcome to the Wild West! Our hero, Joe Joker, is keen to tell you the story of his life: settling in the West, the gold rush in California, the stage coaches and the iron horses, the cowboys and their challenging lives. But first and foremost, Joe is an enthusiastic card player and he will introduce you to all of these exciting new games. It is time to play!

Reiner Knizia

By: Reiner Knizia
Illustrated by: Frank Duffek
Imprint: Blue Terrier Press
Edition: New English ed.
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 327g
ISBN: 9780993688027
ISBN 10: 0993688020
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 01 October 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Reiner Knizia is one of the world's most successful and prolific game designers. More than 700 of his games and books have been published worldwide in over 50 languages. With sales exceeding 20 million copies, he has won numerous international awards, including the prestigious Spiel des Jahres. Reiner Knizia has a Master of Science degree from Syracuse University (USA) and a PHD in Mathematics from Ulm University (Germany). Before dedicating himself to the full-time development of games, he was the Operations Director of a £ 10 billion mortgage company based in the United Kingdom. Reiner Knizia has had teaching assignments at various international universities and institutions on Learning Techniques, Management and Game Design.