The Penguin Book Of Card Games

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.2

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

The Penguin Book of Card Games has a moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players need to be aware of and react to each other's actions frequently. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in this game. Overall, it offers a good balance of player interaction.

Replay value

The Penguin Book of Card Games has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, presence of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played and allows players to discover new tactics and strategies. The player interaction score is average, and the game adapts well to different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, it offers a good balance between easiness and depth.

Luck profile

The Penguin Book of Card Games has a moderate level of luck involved. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

This book by David Parlett sets out rules for a very large selection of games. The book is laid out by 'families' of games and details main rules for each game plus a plethora of variations. It also includes an introduction to card games and a glossary of terms. The latest edition (from 2008, cover pictured) also includes some original games by David Parlett and some tarot games. First published as "The Penguin Book Of Card Games", London, Allen Lane, 1979 Reprinted as "The The Penguin Book Of Card Games", ISBN 1-85051-221-3 hardcover, 478 pages, publisher: Treasure Press, reprinted edition 1987/88 Revised/expanded as "The Penguin Encyclopedia of Card Games", ISBN 978-0140280324 paperback, 688 pages, publisher: Penguin; 2nd edition 2000 As of August 2008 an updated edition exists of "The Penguin Book Of Card Games", ISBN 978-0141037875 paperback, 688 pages, publisher: Penguin; 2nd updated edition 2008

Mechanism

5

Auction/Bidding Betting and Bluffing Hand Management Memory Pattern Building

Family

2

Components: Tarot Cards Components: Traditional Playing Cards

Media