Jamie Hopkins

The Arrival challenges you to balance corruption and power, manage resources smartly, and outwit opponents at the end. Set up is quick, but the choices are hard. Watch your rivals, spend wisely, and remember, sometimes corruption wins. That’s How To Play the arrival—and how I lost to my own mother.

Byzantium is a tricky, strategic board game where you battle for city control, balance empires and alliances, and juggle resources. After playing with my friends, I learned it pays to switch sides smartly, watch your supplies, and keep your enemies guessing. Want to win? Learn How To Play byzantium well!

Thunder Road is a wild, fast game where car placement, resource management, and smart combat matter most. Plan your moves, use ammo with care, and smash rivals at the right time. Learn the game rules, try bold strategies, and you'll know How To Play thunder road like a champ—plus have loads of laughs.

After wrangling my friends into playing The Swarm, I learned a few things: manage your resources or your bugs starve, keep your swarm scattered and moving, and always strike when opponents least expect it. If you remember How To Play the swarm, you'll bug your way to victory. Literally.

The Longest Day in 50 Words

How To Play the longest day? Place your units smart, keep supply lines fed, and work with your pals for the win. Watch those dice! The sheer number of bits will tire your hands, but the laughter and last-minute turnarounds make this a must-play for war game fans.