A Gamut of Games

"A genuine milestone in the literature of both games and mathematical recreations." — Martin Gardner, Scientific AmericanAn authority on game history selects 38 of his all-time favorite amusements, including 22 of his own remarkable creations. Sid Sackson presents solitaire, strategy, and party games that can be played by children or adults with such common items as cards, checkerboards, dice, pencils, and paper.  Diagrams and an abundance of examples, together with clear explanations of strategy and goals, show how to play such intriguing entertainments as Mate, a game of pure skill and logic; Blue and Gray, an exciting variation of Checkers; Plank, an advanced version of Tic-Tac-Toe; Knight Chase, a form of hide-and-seek on the checkerboard; Last Word, in which players select letters to form words in two, three, or four directions; Crossings, a fast-paced battle in which pieces move forward in a group; and other challenging diversions. The author also presents brief reviews of more than 300 other games.

Humor & Entertainment

Sackson, Sid

Puzzles & Games

Arrow (A Division of Random House Group)

"A genuine milestone in the literature of both games and mathematical recreations." — Martin Gardner, Scientific American An authority on game history selects 38 of his all-time favorite amusements, including 22 of his own remarkable creations. Sid Sackson presents solitaire, strategy, and party games that can be played by children or adults with such common items as cards, checkerboards, dice, pencils, and paper. Diagrams and an abundance of examples, together with clear explanations of strategy and goals, show how to play such intriguing entertainments as Mate, a game of pure skill and logic; Blue and Gray, an exciting variation of Checkers; Plank, an advanced version of Tic-Tac-Toe; Knight Chase, a form of hide-and-seek on the checkerboard; Last Word, in which players select letters to form words in two, three, or four directions; Crossings, a fast-paced battle in which pieces move forward in a group; and other challenging diversions. The author also presents brief reviews of more than 300 other games.

Hutchinson

Children's Books

Cengage Learning Australia

"A genuine milestone." â€” Martin Gardner, Scientific American. An authority on game history selects 38 of his all-time favorite amusements, including 22 of his own remarkable creations. Solitaire, strategy, and party games can be played by children or adults with such common items as cards, checkerboards, dice, pencils, and paper. 152 illustrations.

Castle Books

Pantheon Books

Seven games, each of which ultimately forms a drawing in the style of Mondrian, Mirâo, and other masters of abstract art.

Beyond Tic Tac Toe: Challenging and Exciting New Games to be Played with Colored Pens or Pencils

Six games for one person: No Way, Mountains and Valleys, Four Color, Pinball, Buried Treasure, and Profit and Loss.

Beyond solitaire: Challenging new games for one to play with colored pens or pencils

A collection of word games for two to six players named in honor of famous writers.

Beyond Words

Includes six games, such as Resources, Space Exploration, and Peace Conference, in which two to four players must cooperate rather than compete to achieve high scores.

Beyond competition: Six dynamic new games for two or more players to win together

More pencil-and-paper games created by legendary game designer Sid Sackson.

Calculate!: Use your calculator, and your wits, in 6 challenging games for 2 or more players

Science & Math

Mathematics

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A Gamut of Games

A Gamut of Games

A Gamut of Games

A Gamut of Games

A Gamut of Games

Beyond Tic Tac Toe: Challenging and Exciting New Games to be Played with Colored Pens or Pencils

Beyond solitaire: Challenging new games for one to play with colored pens or pencils

Beyond Words

Beyond competition: Six dynamic new games for two or more players to win together

Calculate!: Use your calculator, and your wits, in 6 challenging games for 2 or more players