Join our intrepid and fearless hero Joe Joker and his friends as he plays his way across the Wild West. From the loneliness of the early settlers and the madness of the California Gold Rush to the terrifying cattle stampedes and on into Red Indian territory. Just grab your deck of cards, get your family or a few friends together and away you go. Good prospecting!

In this book of fifteen original card games, wold leading game designer Reiner Knizia reveals how to use ordinary playing cards in an exciting variety of ways. Each game is demonstrated using detailed illustrated examples, along with playing hints and many variations. There are games here for just one player, many for groups of two to seven players, and even one for up to twenty!