The Royal Game of the Ombre Written at the Request of divers Honourable Persons—1665

Discover The Royal Game of the Ombre, Written at the Request of divers Honourable Persons—1665 by Anonymous, a vivid Restoration-era manual that brings the Spanish card game Ombre to life. This historical gaming treatise explains the Renegado variant in clear detail: three-player play, nine cards each, the removal of eights, nines, and tens, a thirteen-card stock, and the distinctive practice of choosing trumps rather than turning them up. You’ll find period rules for stakes and counters, the unusual ranking of black and red suits, and practical guidance on passing, taking in cards, and scoring. More than a rulebook, the text offers cultural context for 17th-century social play, reflecting genteel gambling practices and the language of gamesmanship in Restoration England. Its plain, authoritative voice preserves the etiquette and technicalities that made Ombre a favorite among the nobility and literate classes. Ideal for historians of play, card-game enthusiasts, reenactors, and anyone curious about early modern leisure, this audiobook is a must-listen for those who enjoy historical non-fiction, antique rules, and the origins of trick-taking games. Learn the classical rules of Ombre and hear a lost pastime restored to life.