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

Significant games-related events in the 18th century

*1742 –

Edmond Hoyle Edmond Hoyle (167229 August 1769) was an English writer best known for his works on the rules and play of card games. The phrase "according to Hoyle" (meaning "strictly according to the rules") came into the language as a reflection of his gene ...

publishes his ''A Short Treatise on the Game of

Whist Whist is a classic English trick-taking card game which was widely played in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although the rules are simple, there is scope for strategic play. History Whist is a descendant of the 16th-century game of ''trump'' ...

''. *1750 – The compendium ''Mr. Hoyle's Games Complete'' is released, considered the first 'Hoyle' book published.

References

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