This antique text comprises a comprehensive guide to in-door entertainment and card games, originally written as a means of introducing many a new game to the young folk for whom this book has been catered. Complete with simple instruction and helpful illustrations, this book is ideal for young people and novices with an interest in learning entertaining skills and games. The chapters of this book include: 'Round or Parlor Games', 'Toy Games and Toy-Making', 'Mechanical Puzzles', 'Arithmetical Puzzles', 'Card Games', 'Parlor Magic', and 'Fireside Fun'. We are proud to republish this antique text here complete with a new introduction on card games.