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

"The Royal Game of the Ombre" by Anonymous is a historical manuscript offering a window into the world of 17th-century gaming through the rules and strategies of the card game Ombre. The book carefully explains the game's intricate aspects, covering player numbers, card values, and the importance of key cards like Matadors. Readers discover the strategic depths of Ombre as the author discusses making smart decisions about when to pick up cards and the best ways to handle what's in their hand during the gameplay. The text even gets into the subtleties of winning tricks and what different results, like Codillio and Repuesto, mean for the players, serving as a complete guide for anyone wanting to master Ombre.