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: Cubitos – Setup, rule summary and strategy

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Embark on an adventurous race in 'Cubitos', tactically managing your dice, balancing speed with strategic acquisitions, and dynamically adapting to your opponents. Mastering the dice pool, deciding when to charge ahead or invest in abilities, and constantly tweaking tactics against rivals are key to victory!

How To Play: Santa Maria

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Getting the hang of 'How To Play Santa Maria' is a blast with the right crew. Between laughing over dice drafts, mastering tile combos, and sweating the end-game scores, my game nights turned into a strategic battleground. Trust me, balancing efficiency with a bit of cheeky luck is the secret sauce.