About to go out and have a game of bridge? Just like an athlete needs to warm up before an important event, so a bridge player can improve performance by a warm-up of the little grey cells. Delve into this book, solve a problem or two, and you will be better placed to have a good game. The book contains more than 80 problems from recent tournaments, and covers constructive and competitive bidding, opening leads, defensive and declarer play. Working through the problems is bound to improve your game. You will also find the lighter side of bridge after each solution. Hopefully these will brighten your day if your session with your partner has not done so!

Play cards with Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger, keep your eye on Scrooge and Uriah Heep as 'Ace' Villains, and have a game of 'Beggar My Neighbour' with Pip and Estella.

This playing card deck features 54 of Dickens' most memorable characters and includes an introduction to Victorian card games in the accompanying booklet.

Features:

• FUN, COLORFUL ILLUSTRATIONS by Barry Falls of the most memorable Charles Dickens characters on every single card including Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Tiny Tim, Miss Havisham... and many more.
• LEARN MORE ABOUT DICKENS in the accompanying booklet written by a Dickensian academic, which includes information on the characters from the deck as they appear in Dickens novels as well as rules for popular Victorian card games
• A FULL 54-CARD DECK with standard playing card suits, numbers and court cards: can be used in exactly the same way as regular playing cards. Suits are themed on character traits, with hearts for the Heroines & Heroes; diamonds as Friends & Entertainers; clubs are Fools & Frauds and spades for the Villains & Revengers
• EASY HANDLING: these high-quality cards are no show-through that will not crack or bend when shuffled or flexed and are presented in an attractive gift box
• THE PERFECT GIFT for any bookworm or fan of Charles Dickens and sits perfectly with The World of Charles Dickens 1000-piece Puzzle

The North African Campaign has begun. Take control of the British Army's Long Range Desert Group and operate behind enemy lines or command the formidable Italian forces opposing them. In this standalone sequel to Undaunted: Normandy, players will once again lead their sides through a varied series of missions. As casualties mount, wounded units leave the players' decks, forcing them to adapt in the face of changing tactical circumstances. Use your cards to strengthen your forces, deploy vehicles to advance rapidly across the battlefield, and seize the initiative as you determine the outcome of the North African Theatre. Ages: 14+ Players: 2 Playing Time: 45-60 minutes Contents: 88 cards, 22 large map tiles, 4 dice, tokens, campaign booklet

Meet our 30 queens in and out of drag in Drag Queen Memory Game: a diverse, fierce and fabulous game. The vibrant photographs by Dim Balsem explore the different clothing styles, make-up and characters that represent the wide array of subcultures within the drag world. The before-and-after photos are taken in the same environment to allow easier recognition when picking sets of two. With this game you will enter the world of Dutch Drag Queens, they all have amazing and heroic stories to tell. In the accompanying booklet you can discover what their drag character taught them and what life lessons they have for us. In the end, you will find that we have more in common than the differences that separate us.

Three hundred ancient Egyptians - from gods and goddesses to pharaohs and sphynxes - populate the board of this game. Pull a counter from the box featuring one of the 300 characters in this game and be the first to spot that character on the board! Coming in a triangular box with a hexagonal board (designed to prevent players from being able to remember where certain characters are) this game features charming illustrations by Caroline Selmes. Simple to understand but addictive to play, this fun and challenging game will delight adults and children alike.

FUN FOR BOND FANS OF ALL AGES - the whole family will love this high-stakes game featuring 64 characters, gadgets and locations from all the James Bond movies PLAY AND LEARN - this board game comes with a leaflet packed with 007 trivia. Learn about Bond's most memorable nemeses, Q's craziest gadgets and more! GREAT GIFT - perfect for dedicated James Bond fans, lovers of cinema and families who enjoy spending quality time together SOMETHING TO TREASURE - this is a quality product made to last, with photography from the Bond archives and sleek and stylish packaging EXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES - this game is part of the bestselling bingo series, a collection of games for nature lovers and enthusiastic board gamers. Other games in the series include Bug Bingo, Cat Bingo, Dog Bingo, Monkey Bingo, Ocean Bingo and Royal Bingo The name's Bond. James Bond. Grab Q's gadgets, buckle up in the Aston Martin DB5 and get ready for a high-stakes game of James Bond Bingo. Featuring six James Bonds, iconic villains and allies, exotic locations and the most innovative cars and devices, this is the ultimate gift for fans of 007. Claim victory from the jaws of Jaws and win bigger than Le Chiffre! Be the first to fill your bingo card and shout 007 to win!

Game design expert Jesse Terrance Daniels teaches all the fundamentals of game design, from rule-setting to physical construction, along with original illustrations that capture the ethos and energy of the young, contemporary gaming community. Readers will learn the "building blocks" of game design, including game components, rules, and gameplay mechanics, and then how to craft a game, with a variety of examples and design prompts. After completing Make Your Own Board Game, readers are equipped with a broad understanding of game construction and flow and ready to create games that are playable and satisfying, while also expressing the makers' unique creativity and passions.

Make peace, not war! This hopeful twist on the classic game of "War" challenges players to outdo each other with increasingly generous acts of kindness. Each card depicts a good deed ranging from simple things (I picked you flowers) to grand gestures (I love you). The most thoughtful act wins the round and if there's a tie, players must find peace. With charming vintage-inspired illustrations and presented in a colorful box, this easy-to-play game is a fun and thoughtful gift for all ages!

HARDCOVER. The Robotic Age is a game where man lives long side machine. Sentient androids are trying to find their place among people that, at best, don't trust them and at worst want to destroy them. Weapon technology is spiraling out of control, killer drones can be built in a garage, and anyone on the street can have enough cybernetic enhancements to make them a killing machine. The world is changing rapidly and no one knows if the new age will be that of peace, or dominance. Build the android, transhuman, cyborg, or human character you always wanted and equip them with the weapon of your dreams, from plasma cannons, to grenade launchers, energy swords and more. Explore cyberspace, fight for android rights, travel to mars, or just help prevent the world from descending into chaos in The Robotic Age.

The most fun you can have learning Texas Hold'em (and we ain't bluffin') Playing Texas Hold'em is about the most fun you can have with two cards in your hand. Navigating the slang, rules, and intricacies of the game can be challenging, though. With Texas Hold'em For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you'll learn the tricks you need to know to win your first online or in-person game. From ranking the various poker hands to applying betting strategies, this book helps you build the skills necessary to achieve poker room success. In Texas Hold'em For Dummies, you'll learn to: Improve your chances at casinos and in online poker rooms Participate in a poker tournament with confidence Bluff, bet, raise, and fold in the right way at the right times The perfect handbook for beginning poker players who want to play in-person or online, Texas Hold'em For Dummies is also an essential companion for more experienced players looking to brush up on the fundamentals and improve their skills.

An easy-to-learn repertoire for the chessboard assassin

Will you escape the dangers of Azeroth? Will you escape the dangers of Azeroth? You have 60 minutes to break free of the chains that bind and the evils that threaten the World of Warcraft (R)! Play as honorable members of the Horde and the Alliance and overcome obstacles before time runs out! Stop the spread of Professor Putricide's plague of undeath in his bizarre laboratory, dodge devilsaurs in Un'Goro Crater, and restore order to Karazhan before the tower collapses! Featuring three different scenarios with three difficulty levels: easy, medium, and challenging. Will you be unshackled? Or will time seal your fate?

Behold the moon in all its glory with this 54-card set of deluxe playing cards featuring phases of the moon as well as iconic Lunar modules.

In this easy-to-learn puzzle game, 2-4 players strategically place pyramid tiles in order to gather and rescue as many adorable cats as possible. The player who quickly rescues the most royal cats wins! Minimal pieces this make game ideal for on-the-go play, and included expansions offer new twists to the game for endlessly engaging feline fun.

This deck of beautifully illustrated, egg-shaped playing cards makes the sweetest springtime gift! Celebrate spring with this deck of sweet, egg-shaped playing cards! A distinctive, egg-shaped package with a flat base makes this deck ideal for displaying upright, perfect as an addition to Easter baskets or on its own as a special gift. Featuring 12 favorite animals (from cheerful chicks to adorable bunnies, and more!) in four beautifully illustrated floral suits (sunflowers, daffodils, sweet peas, and lavender), plus a bonus Monarch Butterfly card, these charming little eggs can be used as an artful alternative to any standard playing card deck. Play springtime twists on three classic card games (Go Fish, Old Maid, and Crazy Eights) with included instructions, or revel in hours of matching and memory game fun!

An iconic brand for more than 50 years, TWISTER is a classic game loved by fans of all ages. This officially-licensed kit offers a new mini twist on the game that ties you up in knots--now you can play with your fingers!

Perfectly portable, this nostalgic kit can be played anywhere and includes a mini Twister mat, spinner, mini tube socks for your fingers, and a mini book with history, trivia, and the rules of MINI TWISTER.

Kit includes:

* Mini Twister mat

* Mini Spinner

* Mini tube socks for your fingers

* Mini book with history, trivia, and rules of the game

This is a unique reference to the intriguing world of pool halls and billiard parlors. Over 700 beautiful color photographs explore the history of the sport through pool and billiard collectibles from the 18th through the early 20th centuries. Balls and their boxes, cues, racks, triangles, scorekeepers, specialized chairs and lights, chalks, medals, tokens, trophies, historic photos, prints, posters, matchbox holders, matchsafes, pocket mirrors, advertisements, catalog pages, and much more are all part of this specialized presentation. The text, by experienced dealers, imparts useful tips for newcomers and experienced collectors alike. Values are found in the captions. A gallery of ninety different pool and billiard tables is a tribute to their diverse designs.