Marbles: A Player's Guide

by Vicki Scudamore and Shar Levine

Book Overview

Don't lose your marbles--capture your opponent's instead! Marbles have been around for thousands of years, and throughout the world. From knuckling down to spanning, from Double Ring Two to Against the Wall, find out marble terminology, game rules, and lore. Detailed instructions explain different shot techniques, choosing the right marble for the best results, general rules, playing surfaces, set-up, and penalties. You and your friends can get a...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806942622
• ISBN13: 9780806942629
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A "must" for marble enthusiasts and nostalgia buffs.

Marbles have been around thousands of years: this provides the basics of various simple marble games, from tournaments to specific games. Also included are projects such as how to make a marble bag, along with plenty of terminology explanations for all ages.