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Introduces readers of all levels to different perspectives on chess, from strategy and etiquette, to winning defensive and offensive secrets. Contains chapters on computer chess games, playing chess online, new tournament rules and much more.

"Surprising stories behind the games you know and love to play. Journey through 8,000 years of history, from Ancient Egyptian Senet and Indian Snakes and Ladders, right up to role-play, fantasy and hybrid games of the present day. More than 100 games are explored chronologically, from the most ancient to the most modern. Every chapter is full of insightful anecdotes exploring everything from design and acquisition to game play and legacy."--ONIX annotation...

"Soar to dizzying heights in this electrifying cooperative adventure! Work as a team to explore a mysterious platform that floats at the center of a savage storm. Connect a circuit of cables to launch a secret rocket - all before you are struck by lightning or blown off to the depths below. It's a high-wire act that will test your team's capacity for courage and cooperation. One false step and you all could be grounded ... permanently!"--Container...

Mystery story based on the famous Parker Bros. game, including three surprise alternative endings.

Everyone knows the secret word except for the Chameleon. But who is the Chameleon? Using one carefully chosen word each, you try to catch out the imposter. But when someone is this good at blending in, innocent people start looking guilty and the Chameloen can escape undetected.

"Place a tile and slide your stone along the path created, but take care! Other players' paths can lead you in the wrong direction--or off the board entirely! Find your way wisely to succeed by staying on the board."--Per container

When you play Pivit, quick thinking and fast fingers are the key to finishing first. Race your opponents as you arrange your 24 tiles crossword-style by matching color and design. Every tile must connect, and a row of two just wont do. Use a trade token to swap a tricky tile and hope for a Wild tile in return. You will need to switch, shuffle and "pivit" your tiles to place them all and claim the highest scoring stick. Includes 114 tiles, 3 scoring...

Players assemble pieces to build the castle according to the cards they draw. The objective is to enclose as many courtyards as possible, claiming them with keeps in your color. Towers form the corners of the courtyards and can also extend into a courtyard. When one player runs out of cards, the other draws and plays the remaining cards, taking one more turn. The player with the most towers wins.

"Your adventurous settlers seek to tame the remote but rich isle of Catan. Start by revealing Catan's many harbors and regions: pastures, fields, mountains, hills, forests, and desert. The random mix creates a different board virtually every game. No two games are the same! Embark on a quest to settle the isle of Catan! Guide your settlers to victory by clever trading and cunning development. Use resource combinations- grain, wool, ore, brick, and...