18th century in games explained

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

Significant games-related events in the 18th century

• 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.

Notes and References

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 . 22 June 2011.