18th century in games

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see also: 17th century in games, 19th century in games

Significant games-related events in the 18th century[edit]

  • 1742 – Edmond Hoyle publishes his A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist.[1]
  • 1750 – The compendium Mr. Hoyle's Games Complete is released, considered the first 'Hoyle' book published.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Levy, David (2010). "Pirates, Autographs and a Bankruptcy. A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist by Edmond Hoyle, Gentleman". Script and Print. 34 (3): 136. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
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