"With this book, competitive gamers will have everything they need to max out each new season and have fun doing it"--

Waging a fierce competition for which they have trained since childhood, circus magicians Celia and Marco unexpectedly fall in love with each other and share a fantastical romance that manifests in fateful ways.

Get any training session off the ground fast -- or jumpstart one whenever it lags -- with the more than 400 proven activities in the bestselling Games Trainers Play series. These brilliantly offbeat, unexpected, disarming, fully reproducible games have one serious mission: to coax even the most reluctant groups to talk, laugh, think, and work together. Page after page of fun, easy-to-plan exercises help you: break the ice and get participants acquainted;...

"Whatever RPG game you play, from D&D to Call of Cthulu to licensed games like Star Wars, every detail is important. From setting the scene to choosing the right music or even adjusting the lighting to create the right atmosphere, every choice helps maximize your gaming experience. The Ultimate RPG Gameplay Guide provides practical advice for everything from pre-game preparations and in-game improvisation to working out a plan of attack with your...

Provides rules, strategies, and odds for card, board, parlor, and computer games including backgammon, blackjack, and Scrabble.

Creative indoor and outdoor group activities with easy-to-follow instructions, for ages 4 to 16.

Fortnite: Battle Royale has taken the world by storm, combining the high-octane action of traditional shooters with the creative construction elements of sandbox games like Minecraft. With 50 million players and counting, competition is fierce, and strategy is essential. Once you jump from the Battle Bus onto the island below, there can be only one goal: survival. The Big Book of Fortnite has all the tips and tricks you need to master the melee, whether...

Your quick and easy guide to the rules, strategies, and etiquette of chess. Offers easily understood explanations of the game and its components, to provide a one-stop resource for improving your chess skills.

"It's game on, Sonic the Hedgehog fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of Sonic the Hedgehog, highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline and an index. Full-color photos and action-packed screenshots...

Instructions for traditional indoor and outdoor games. Classic games like jacks, marbles, and hopscotch; outdoor games like capture the flag and hide and seek. Also card games like rummy and solitaire. Each game has instructions and some hints and tips for beginners. There are illustrations throughout. An ideal companion for rainy days and family holidays.