Game On! (Tremaine)

There are so many games with dozens of pieces that take forever to set up, and have pages of rules. Not dice games! All readers of this awesome book will need are a few dice and a couple people to play with. Including a step-by-step way to make your own dice, this book introduces a plethora of games that can be played while waiting at the doctor's office, in the cafeteria at school, or just alone on a rainy day. They're fun, fast-paced, and some even include a little math!

The game of dominoes has been around for thousands of years. It's no wonder. These tiles are used for a number of fun, inventive games for players of many ages and skill levels. In this book, readers learn how to play regular dominoes and strategies to win. They also learn variations on the traditional game to make any game night a challenge, even for experience dominoes players. With age-appropriate explanations and games, this book takes readers from page to play in no time!

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 in no time.

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 chessboard after reading!