Card Games For Dummies

Barry Rigal is an internationally recognized Bridge player who has won countless competitions. They include the North American Bridge Championships as well as the Camrose Trophy Home International Series, which he has won five times. Barry is also the author of the previous editions of Card Games For Dummies.

The perfect book for when you're ready to move beyond 52-card pickup
 
Feeling rummy? Ready to bridge the gap? In the mood to go fish? Card Games For Dummies is your source for rules, strategy, and fun. You'll learn everything you need to know to play and win at your family's favorite games, plus a bunch of others that are probably new to you. If you're the gambling kind, you can get started with poker, blackjack, and other casino favorites, right here. This handy guide takes card game enthusiasm to the next level and explains the tips and tricks that can turn game night into some serious competition.
* Learn the official rules for all your favorite card games
* Discover strategies for winning at bridge, poker, hearts, and many more
* Play easy games that are perfect for the whole family
* Get started in the world of online card gaming
 
Card Games For Dummies will whet your appetite for play. Start shuffling!

Introduction 1
 
Part 1: Discovering Card Games 7
 
Chapter 1: Card Game Basics 9
 
Chapter 2: Solitaire 21
 
Chapter 3: Children's Games 45
 
Part 2: Getting Rid of Cards 61
 
Chapter 4: Rummy 63
 
Chapter 5: Canasta 85
 
Chapter 6: Eights 103
 
Chapter 7: Fan Tan 113
 
Part 3: Taking Tricks 121
 
Chapter 8: Whist 123
 
Chapter 9: Oh Hell! and Other Exact Bidding Games 137
 
Chapter 10: Euchre 153
 
Chapter 11: Spades 165
 
Chapter 12: Mini-Bridge and Contract Bridge 181
 
Part 4: Scoring or Avoiding Points 191
 
Chapter 13: Hearts 193
 
Chapter 14: Pinochle 205
 
Chapter 15: Setback 229
 
Part 5: Adding and Climbing 241
 
Chapter 16: Cribbage 243
 
Chapter 17: President 259
 
Chapter 18: Blackjack 271
 
Part 6: Playing Poker 287
 
Chapter 19: Shuffling Through Poker Basics 289
 
Chapter 20: Draw Poker 303
 
Chapter 21: Stud Poker 311
 
Chapter 22: Texas Hold 'Em 321
 
Chapter 23: Omaha 339
 
Part 7: The Part of Tens 353
 
Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Improve Your Game and Have More Fun 355
 
Chapter 25: Ten Places to Find More Information on Your Game 361
 
Index 367