How To Play

Get the best tips, tricks & strategies for mastering your favorite games!

QE - Q.E., BoardGameTables.com, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

How To Play: QE

This guide dives headfirst into the exciting world of QE, offering a hilarious yet insightful look at gameplay, strategies, and those oh-so-important tactics of bidding and economic balance. After many game nights, I've learned the ropes and shared here how to outsmart your friends and have a blast doing it.
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Luna: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Luna

Our Luna guide dives deep into temple actions, island strategies, and the cunning timing of the Apostate. From setup to winning strategies, we've covered the essentials with a sprinkle of humor and personal anecdotes. With our guide, you're set to master Luna and impress your friends at game night!
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Element - Element, Rather Dashing Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

How To Play: Element

This guide covers the essentials for winning at Element. It includes understanding and mastering the Element tiles, tactical blocking of opponents, and wisely conserving your resources. Key strategies involve knowing tile abilities, strategic placement, and adaptation. Mastery comes with practice and a deep understanding of the game's dynamics.
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Conan - Conan, Monolith, 2016 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

How To Play: Conan

This Conan guide covers everything from setting up the board, mastering unit strengths and weaknesses, to advanced strategies like resource management and enemy anticipation. Dive deep into the gameplay mechanics and winning tips, offering a comprehensive overview for both new and experienced players to conquer the world of Conan.
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How To Play: Cuba Libre

Just wrapped up a lively session of 'Cuba Libre' with my mates, and boy, do I have tales to tell! This game's a riot of strategy and alliances, demanding you juggle resources, negotiate like a pro, and master your faction. Perfect for a night of laughs and brainy challenges.
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Golem: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Golem

Golem is a captivating board game that requires a mix of strategic planning, resource management, and clever use of card synergies. Mastering its gameplay involves building efficient engines, adapting strategies, and balancing resources to emerge victorious. It's a game that will test your wit and reward your cleverness!
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Coup - Box Cover - Credit: thth

How To Play: Coup

This Coup strategy guide covers everything from essential bluffing and detection skills to strategic card identity management, and the critical timing for eliminating threats. It begins with an introduction to the game's rules and components, offering step-by-step gameplay advice, and wraps up with key strategies for winning.
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Bus: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Bus

Hey there! So, diving deep into Bus, it's all about nailing route planning, timing those passenger pickups just right, and keeping a close eye on what your opponents are up to. Master these aspects, and you'll be driving your way to victory in no time. Remember, it's all about strategy and a bit of fun!
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Экивоки - Front side of the box (2nd edition) - Credit: vgrldnja

How To Play: Экивоки – Setup, rule summary and strategy

This strategy guide prominently covers vital tactics for mastering Экивоки. Starting with understanding the game's mechanics, we move to developing quick association skills and mastering the art of bluffing. Our extensive review and personal insights form a rich framework for both novices and seasoned players aiming for victory.

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Trains: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Trains

In 'How To Play Trains', mastering deck building, route expansion, and station placement are key. The game includes over 500 cards, tokens, and a board for strategic play. Rules cover setup to winning strategies, emphasizing the need to adapt and experiment. Enjoyment and mastery go hand-in-hand in this engaging board game.
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Shakespeare: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Shakespeare

Just wrapped up another game night, this time with 'Shakespeare'. We delved into character selection, nailed resource management, and rehearsed like pros. Who knew managing a troupe could be so wild? Better say, learning How to Play Shakespeare turned us all into drama queens. It's strategy, laughs, and a bit of luck.
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How To Play: Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is a strategic board game that thrives on managing light, placing trees wisely, and timing seed growth and tree upgrades. Mastering the sun's movement, blocking opponents, and choosing when to grow or harvest are key to winning. It's a balance of strategy, foresight, and sometimes, a bit of luck.
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Evolution: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Evolution

Evolution is all about managing species traits, balancing food supply, and adapting to opponents. Understand the rules, adapt quickly, observe opponents, and prioritize food sources. Play smart combos and stay flexible. Personal anecdotes add fun, and always keep the core rules in mind. Happy gaming!
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