Card playing has been a popular pastime for more than five hundred years -- and there is still no better way to bring a family together. This compact yet comprehensive volume contains the rules and strategies for a wealth of fun and action-packed card games that the entire household can enjoy -- from bridge to go fish to pinochle to skat. No matter if your preference runs to the challenging or to the zany, there is something for everyone in these pages, expert player and novice alike. Get ready to start dealing!

• More than sixty family-friendly games
• Play-by-play diagrams
• Games specifically designed for children
• Long-time favorites and little-known gems
• A useful glossary of card-playing terms