Jamie in his proper element: With all of his board games

Jamie Hopkins

With years of dice-rolling, card-flipping, and strategic planning under my belt, I've transformed my passion into expertise. I thrive on dissecting the mechanics and social dynamics of board games, sharing insights from countless game nights with friends. I dive deep into gameplay mechanics, while emphasizing the social joys of gaming. While I appreciate themes and visuals, it's the strategy and camaraderie that truly capture my heart.

How To Play: Dive

Dive: Box Cover Front

Dive is an underwater card game that mixes strategy, observation, and risk-taking. Use your skills to outsmart rivals by tracking their moves and making informed decisions. With components like cards and tokens, the goal is to succeed using keen focus and strategic thinking. Remember, it's all about the journey!

How To Play: ORC

ORC - ORC, Little Future (リトルフューチャー), 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

The ORC strategy guide covers resource management, combat tactics, and orc synergy, providing players with efficient strategies like smart trading and troop coordination. It includes game rules, components, and winning tips. The guide concludes humorously while focusing on "How To Play orc" for a fun, strategic gameplay experience.

How To Play: Sorcerer

Sorcerer - Sorcerer, White Wizard Games, 2018 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

Sorcerer combines card game and board game mechanics. Players battle using powerful spell combinations. How To Play Sorcerer involves understanding rules, resource management, and strategic targeting. Our guide includes setup, gameplay, and winning techniques, all seasoned with humor and personal insights from thrilling game nights with friends.

How To Play: Mimic

Mimic: Box Cover Front

Mimic is a fun board game focused on pattern recognition, quick adaptation, and strategy. Key to winning includes using awareness and observing opponents. Tuning out distractions helps maintain focus. The game comprises a board, tokens, die, and cards. Our guide covers rules, setup, gameplay, and concludes with winning strategies.