Teach Yourself Card Games for Three
David Sidney Parlett • 1977 • David McKay Co
- Author
- David Sidney Parlett
- First published
- 1977
- Publisher
- David McKay Co
- ISBN
- 9780679105206
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Published in 1977 by David McKay Co., Teach Yourself Card Games for Three is part of a storied tradition of instructional gaming literature. Written by David Parlett, a renowned expert in the history and mechanics of games, this volume was designed to address the specific challenge of games optimized for a three-player count. Parlett intended to provide clear, accessible rules for social play, filling a niche that often felt neglected by standard rulebooks focused on traditional four-player bridge or whist variants.
The design of the book reflects the practical, no-nonsense aesthetic common to the Teach Yourself series during that era. Parlett aimed for pedagogical clarity, breaking down complex mechanics into understandable steps for casual players. While it never achieved the mass-market fame of general game anthologies, it gained a reputation among hobbyists and game historians as a reliable, authoritative resource for specialized card gaming, solidifying Parlett's status as a leading voice in the field of ludology.
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