Vintage 1936 edition of the Rook Card Game by Parker Brothers

Vintage 1936 edition of the Rook Card Game by Parker Brothers, often subtitled "The Game of Games" and "A Parker Four Suit Card Game". Rook was introduced in 1906 by Parker Brothers as an alternative to standard playing card decks, particularly appealing to individuals or religious groups who had objections to traditional playing cards. It is a trump-based, trick-taking game, similar in concept to games like Bridge or Whist, but utilizing a unique deck of 57 cards, including a special "Rook" card and four suits (colors) numbered 1-14, without face cards. The game involves bidding for tricks and scoring points based on specific count cards (5s, 10s, 14s, and the Rook card) captured in tricks. The specific 1936 edition is a classic example of this popular game, marketed for family fun and strategic play, suitable for 2 to 6 players and recommended for ages 8 and up.