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: Pan Am – Setup, rule summary and strategy

Pan Am - Pan Am, Funko Games, 2020 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

To truly excel at Pan Am, you must fine-tune your strategies. Effective stock management requires monitoring the market and your opponents. Understanding route priorities will allow for strategic placements leading to a stronger game position. Above all, remember to utilize your engineers efficiently to construct a winning network.

How To Play: Betrayal Legacy – Setup, rule summary and strategy

Betrayal Legacy cover

Betrayal Legacy fuses strategic depth with thematic storytelling. Our guide offers essential setup procedures, immersive gameplay tactics, decoding winning objectives, and navigating special rules. Through it, we employ a blend of pre-game preparation and dynamic in-game adaptation, aimed at turning novice explorers into master haunt tacticians.