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Jamie Hopkins

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

Australia: Box Cover Front

This Australia strategy guide covers essential tactics, from managing resources and combating monsters, to expanding your railway network efficiently. It introduces game basics, dives into key strategies for success, and concludes with insights from personal gameplay experiences, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and strategic thinking in this adventurous board game.

How To Play: Renfield

Renfield: Box Cover Front

Renfield is a hidden-role game where players use strange powers, manage blood, and bluff their way through dangerous schemes. Each round, choose actions, gather resources, and watch the table for clues. Help your side succeed while hiding your true role. Good timing matters, but a confident lie can save the day.

How To Play: America

America: Box Cover Front

America is a lively trivia game about the United States. Players answer questions by estimating numbers, locations, or dates, then place their guesses on a map or scale. Smart bets and close answers earn points, while wild guesses can send your score south.

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

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Our Bingo strategy guide dives deep into techniques like Card Selection Strategy, Pattern Identification, and Game Pace Management. Tested with friends, we’ve outlined the essentials from gameplay to winning tips, including 'How To Play Bingo'. It’s all about mastering strategy, focusing on enjoyment, and improving with each game.

How To Play: Amsterdam

Amsterdam - Amsterdam, Queen Games, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

Amsterdam is a tactical trading game where players move through the city, collect goods, complete contracts, and build wealth. Each turn brings tricky choices about routes, timing, and spending. Watch your rivals, grab the best opportunities, and finish with the most valuable collection to win.

How To Play: Aquarius

Aquarius - Aquarius, Looney Labs, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

Aquarius is a light, lively card game about building connected chains of colorful elements. Each player secretly receives a Goal card, then draws and plays cards to grow the shared layout. Use special cards to swap, move, or disrupt pieces, while chasing your hidden target. First to complete their goal wins.