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

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.

Improve your game or learn a new one!

Card games are a classic source of entertainment, great for family night or some post-dinner-party fun. This lively book provides rules and tips for more than 20 card games that will keep you, your family, and your friends entertained for hours! From fun games for your kids all the way to winning strategies for Texas Hold ‘Em, this is your guide to learning the rules and improving your skills. Whether you’re into serious Contract Bridge or just want to have a fun evening playing Euchre with your neighbors, grab this book now!

Inside…

• Introduce your kids to cards
• Learn old-time favorites like Pinochle and Canasta
• Find lots of winning tips
• Master strategies for bid games like Bridge and Euchre
• Check out casino favorites
• Explore online card games