A Gamut of Games - by Sid Sackson (Paperback)

About the Book

An expert on game history selects 38 of his favorite amusements, all of which can be played by children or adults with common items such as cards, dice, checkerboards, and pencil and paper.

Book Synopsis

"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.

About the Author

A leading inventor and collector of games, Sid Sackson was an authority on game history who possessed a collection of more than 18,000 games. He served as an advisor and consultant to game inventors and design companies around the world.