It's a great book and game combo-at a great price.
Don’t lose your marbles—get the best book on the game, along with a fantastic, deluxe 36-marble set, attractively boxed and securely spiral-bound into the volume. From knuckling down to
spanning, from Double Ring Two to Against the Wall, find out marble terminology, game rules, and lore, and then start playing right away. Detailed instructions explain different shot
techniques, choosing the right marble for the best results, general rules, playing surfaces, set-up, and penalties. Try black snake, bombers, castles, dropsies, odds and evens, poison ring, and
many other great games. The guide includes safety tips, facts on collecting marbles, and information on special tournaments, too.
Also available: The Play Marbles book, all by itself.
“[There's] plenty of sound advice here, and a wealth of games.”—School Library Journal
“A very useful book.”—Booklist
