Family Fun For Everyone

Chess is an excellent educational tool for kids, but its complex rules can be overwhelming. If the kings, queens and knights of chess seem more like a royal pain than a stimulating game, you should check out “Chess For Dummies, 2nd Ed.” This practical guide includes proven strategies and simple tips for players of any age.

“Card Games For Dummies, 2nd Ed.,” which covers more than 30 popular games, includes a special chapter on children’s games so that kids can learn how to play everything from Slapjack to Spit to Crazy Eights. Adults will enjoy chapters on such popular games as Blackjack and Bridge, not to mention the expanded coverage of Poker favorites like Texas Hold’Em, Omaha, Draw, and Stud.

It’s no mystery that Sudoku is a massive craze among adults; however, the game is also a fun way for kids to develop their logical skills. “Kids’ Sudoku For Dummies” features 200 puzzles ranging in difficulty levels from beginner to tricky mind-bogglers to diabolical. The puzzles are rated with kid-friendly pencil graphics to denote the level of difficulty. All three books are published by Wiley Publishing, Inc.