How To Play

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

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.

Read MoreHow To Play: Trains
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.

Read MoreHow To Play: Shakespeare
Photosynthesis cover

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.

Read MoreHow To Play: Photosynthesis
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!

Read MoreHow To Play: Evolution
Cuba: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Cuba

In Cuba, winning hinges on mastering resource management, influencing legislation, optimizing trade, and making smart building choices. The game challenges players with a mix of strategy and adaptability. Success comes from balancing economic growth with political savvy, ensuring your strategy aligns with current laws, market demands, and building an efficient engine.

Read MoreHow To Play: Cuba
AuZtralia - AuZtralia, SchilMil Games/Stronghold Games, 2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

How To Play: AuZtralia

AuZtralia throws you into a wild world of farming, fighting, and building rails while eldritch monsters mess with your plans. I’ve played with my friends—lost horribly but laughed even harder. Master resource management and combat, and you’ll know How To Play auztralia like a true survivor. Good luck!

Read MoreHow To Play: AuZtralia
Mexica cover

How To Play: Mexica

Mexica is a clever area-control game where you place districts, build canals, and time your moves to grab majorities. I’ve played with my pals, and trust me, elbowing for space on that map is wild. Master district placement, canal tactics, and area majority timing to rule Tenochtitlan. Happy scheming!

Read MoreHow To Play: Mexica
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Base Set cover

How To Play: Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Base Set – Setup, rule summary and strategy

This complete guide offers everything beginners need to know about winning the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Base Set. From character selection to effective deck building and scenario-based tactics, these insights aim to enhance gameplay and strategy for players of all levels.

Read MoreHow To Play: Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – Base Set – Setup, rule summary and strategy