Pub Games [antikvár]

3 Introduction How is marrow dangling like Old English skittles? Is toad-in-the-hole an animal racing game? Is nine men's morris a kind of dance? All is revealed in the Collins Gem Pub Games which brings together in one volume these and nearly 100 more of the best-loved and newfangled public house pastimes. Included are aiming games like marbles and quoits, tabletop games like snooker and dominoes, board games like backgammon and draughts, and card and dice games like bridge and crown and anchor. In addition to long-time pub game favourites like skittles, shove ha'penny and nine men's morris, the book describes the pure lunacy of dwyle flunking, whose origins are unknown, as well as the very recent pinball and karaoke. Several record games - in which players compete to beat a record time or distance - are included, from the Australian import of wellie wanging to the traditional British yards of ale. Each game is described in detail, and its history, rules and practice are clearly explained using step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations. As a handbook, the guide will allow even the novice to join in any game. As a reference book, it will amuse and surprise. Created by the Diagram Group, the Collins Gem Puh Games is an attractive companion volume to the same team's Gem Card Games, Gem Travel Games and Card Games 2.