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Description of gamers and gaming from 1632. (lemmy.world)
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Book is The Compleat Gamester, which contains rules for games commonly played at that period.

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[–] Rooty 3 points 2 weeks ago

The book also describes a precursor to billiards and lawn bowling, although yes, most of the book is card games.