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Synopsis
SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS ! WHIST is one of the original Classics, predating the card games of Bridge, Pinochle, Spades, Poker, and Hearts - to name a few. The last 50 years have seen the resurgence of many variations of Whist - especially the Bid version with the use of Jokers! The popularity of the Internet, dedicated APP Sites, and the growth of "live" tournaments, have helped to promote Whist. Joe Andrews, the author of The Complete Win at Hearts, Spades, and Euchre books, introduces players of all abilities to Whist. There is a focus on strategy and technique. The use of illustrative, instructional hands and quizzes, will help to improve your skill level. You will learn to master: . Analysis of the hand . Bidding . Play of the hand . Defensive strategy . Working with your partner . Trump and No Trump skills In addition, you will find: . The complete history of Whist . Joker / Kitty and Straight Whist variations . A full glossary of terms and definitions . Chapters devoted to Whist organizations . Official Rules for "live" tournaments This book will help you to get the most out of Whist!
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This book introduces the novice to the game, and improves strategy and technique for player of all abilities. The official rules for different variations of the game are detailed. Bid Whilst in the primary focus, and several aspects of this modern variation are explored. In addition, the original straight Whist game (no kitty), and the Kitty Whist game (w/o Jokers) are featured. A full chapter is dedicated to the other types of Whist played in different countries. Detailed discussion and analysis of instructional hands demonstrate the logic and thought behind every play.
About the Author
Joe Andrews has been playing competitive card games for more than 40 years. In addition, he has had numerous card game articles published in Games Magazine (since 1999). He was also a contractor for the U.S. Playing Card Company, the MSN Gaming Zone, as well as many Internet card game sites. He is a games inventor, having released two new card games (Jack Attack!, and Heartswitch) during the past few years
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