How To Play

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

Hearts: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Hearts

Hearts strategy covers card passing, avoiding the Queen of Spades, and shooting the moon. Learn game setup, rules, and components. Master tactics to control the lead, manage your hand, and watch for tricks. Follow these tips for a game night win.

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Fallout - Fallout, Fantasy Flight Games, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

How To Play: Fallout

Fallout is a thrilling board game where character development, resource management, and quest navigation are key. Smart resource gathering, trading, and efficient use are crucial. Prioritize quests wisely, use fast travel, and keep an eye on quest levels. With these strategies, you can master the wasteland and win the game!

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How To Play: Submarine

Ahoy, fellow gamers! Master Submarine by focusing on three key strategies: smart underwater mine placement, expert resource management, and sharp enemy detection. Set up components, follow rules, and use sonar and patterns. Dominate the ocean, and show your friends how it's done. Happy gaming!

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How To Play: Spies!

Spies! is a wildly fun game where bluffing, timing, and reading intentions are key. My friends and I laughed, accused, and second-guessed our way through it. With rules easy enough to learn, focus on strategy: bluff well, watch others closely, and act at just the right moment.

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How To Play: Simplicity

Simplicity is a board game anyone can pick up quickly, but winning means using smart tactics. Learn the simple rules, pick the best building spots, balance your resources, and always watch your sneaky friends. These tips keep the How To Play simplicity clear, fun, and just a little bit competitive.

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How To Play: Rush Hour

Rush Hour is all about piece positioning, critical moves, and efficient path optimization. Understand rules, master key strategies, and practice for success. Components include game board, cars, and cards. Use these tips to become a pro at solving traffic jams!

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Vector - Box cover (FX Schmidt Edition) - Credit: Marvelfan

How To Play: Vector

This guide covers Vector's optimal moves, opponent tactics, and rules. Master the board setup, control tempo, and disrupt opponent plans for victory. Components and setup details are included. Stay flexible and keep learning to improve your game. Wrapping up in style, play smart and enjoy every challenge Vector throws at you!

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How To Play: New Amsterdam

In New Amsterdam, manage resources wisely, control key areas, and optimize trade to win. Understand the rules, including setup, gameplay, and winning conditions. Make every move count by balancing resources and planning ahead while keeping an eye on opponents. Master these strategies to dominate New Amsterdam.

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How To Play: Management

In our Management strategy guide, we cover resource allocation, player interaction, and timing/pacing. Included are the game components, setup, gameplay steps, and special rules. We conclude with strategic advice and an invitation to share the guide. Enjoy mastering your Management game with these tried-and-true tips!

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Portal: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Portal

Master Portal with these tips! For puzzle-solving, identify patterns and plan ahead. Perfect portal placement using map knowledge and high ground control. Manage resources by prioritizing and tracking spending. For full rules, setup, and strategies, check out our How To Play portal. Unleash your inner portal master!

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Bridge: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Bridge

Mastering Bridge requires understanding key topics: Bidding, Card Play, and Communication. Clear strategies involve using a deck, bidding boxes, and following specific rules. Effective communication is crucial for winning. This guide covers setup, gameplay, winning strategies, and special rules, ensuring you conquer the game of Bridge with ease.

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Jaws - Jaws, Ravensburger, 2019 — front cover - Credit: W Eric Martin

How To Play: Jaws

Jaws is a thrilling game where you manage resources and play distinct characters. The game phases include Amity Island and The Orca. Key strategies involve understanding roles like Quint, Brody, Hooper, and The Shark. Winning requires strategic planning and leveraging each character's unique abilities. Enjoy the adrenaline rush!

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Empires - Empires, WizKids, 2017 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

How To Play: Empires

Empires is a strategic board game focusing on resource management, optimal expansion, and combat tactics. Master resources, plan expansions, and execute effective attacks. The game includes setup, gameplay, and winning strategies. Adapt, watch opponents, and have fun. For a detailed guide, search 'How To Play empires'. Good luck!

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