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Jamie Hopkins

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How To Play: The Keep

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The Keep: Quick Summary

The Keep is all about guarding your central tower, smart resource use, and tricking your friends with sneaky moves. Knowing How To Play the keep well means balancing defense with offense. The game box has all you need for nerve-wracking, snack-fueled fun. Never trust Steve; he always raids on turn three.

How To Play: Fat Fish

Fat Fish - Fat Fish, HUCH!, 2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

Fat Fish is a fun, sneaky card game where memory, timing, and reading your friends pays off big. Remember the rules, watch the cards, and don’t trust anyone’s poker face. With ‘How To Play fat fish’ tips, you’ll soon be the undisputed champ—or at least have a good laugh trying!

How To Play: Lascaux

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Lascaux is a clever bidding game where you read your friends, manage your stones, and grab the right sets. Wise bidding and timing matter, but watching your rivals is key. If you mess up, laugh it off—then block their mammoth cards. Master these, and you'll nail How To Play lascaux!

How To Play: True Stories

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After lots of laughs and fibs playing How To Play true stories with my friends, I can say this game rules! Bluff, use smart timing, and read your pals’ faces. It comes with story cards and tokens. Remember, practice makes perfect—even if your poker face is more like a goldfish.