"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"--

"Learning to play chess is almost a life skill. Many people play it and even more reference its strategy in all kinds of conversations. It's a great game for young people to become familiar with-and even learn to love! This book gives a thorough, but simple, overview of the basic rules and moves of chess. From how to use each piece to some popular strategies, the game play outlined helps new players head right to the chess board after reading!"--Amazon.com...

Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game.

"Checkers is a classic game that's been played for many years for a reason. It's great for players of all ages--from children to senior citizens--and skill levels, and there are many alternative games to play using a checkers board. In this book, readers learn the general rules of the game as well as several strategies to begin using right away. Simple diagrams of the game board and easy-to-understand language aid in getting readers from page to play...

Board Game Tournament guides students as they conceive and set up their own board game tournament for their friends and community. The considerate text includes easy-to-follow lists and will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. A table...

"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the builder of board games, Milton Bradley. Follow the story from Bradley's childhood, his early entrepreneurial work creating and selling stationery, his drafting education at Harvard, his first business creating and selling lithographs, and how these experiences came together when he formed the Milton Bradley Company and created the Game of Life. Bradley's family, retirement, and work producing...

Your kids are buzzing bundles of energy, ever eager for new experiences and new challenges. And, one of your toughest jobs as a parent is finding ways to channel kids' energies that promote healthy development, while keeping them entertained. Good news, your job just got a little easier. Fair weather or foul, My Book of Indoor Games helps you keep the peace and banish bad moods with: - 180 indoor games for kids - Games for every occasion, setting...

Oversize full chess set with board and carrying case, including 1 extra piece for each set of pieces.