Great Book of Domino Games

by Jennifer A. Kelley

Discover the fun for yourself with this complete guide to dozens of domino games, with endless variations in rules and styles of play. * Try your hand at basic blocking games, including Stretch, Doubles, Domino Pool, The Fortress, Maltese Cross, Chickenfoot, and One-Arm Joe. * Look into scoring games such as Muggins, Five-Up, Sniff, All Threes, Seven-Toed Pete, Merry-Go-Round, and Double-Header. * Don't miss the trump and trick game Texas Forty-Two, and its many variations. * Choose solitaire games and puzzles, such as Fair Lucy, Luzon, Polka Dots, Baronet, The Big Clock, The Buccaneer, Castle Rock, The Jubilee, Squeeze, and The Sultan. * Special sets are also covered, including Double-9, Double-12 and a new Double-15 set, as well as ancient Oriental Dominoes and the latest computer games. Learn the simple basic rules, and you're off and running for hours of steely competition with friends or relaxing times alone. 96 pages, 48 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

95 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 1999

Reviews

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As someone that has truly enjoyed building a small library for games, this is a great addition for me to have a good selection of domino games. I appreciate the inclusion of illustrations for set up, and sometimes, for play. The most common games are mentioned, in conjunction with history, and the basic rules of the game. Examples are divided by number of players, including solo play, special domino sets, and ones of Asian origin.

A later book that expands upon this, from the same publisher, is The Little Giant Book of Dominoes which includes several levels of strategy, and sample games.