18th century in games

18th century in games

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

Games released or invented in the 18th century

ignificant games-related events in the 18th century

*1742 - Edmond Hoyle publishes his "A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist".
*1750 - The compendium "Mr. Hoyle's Games Complete" is released, considered the first 'Hoyle' book published.


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