How To Play: Ohio

Ready to become the ultimate champion of Ohio? In this post, we’ll cover the game rules and reveal the best strategies for winning. Trust me, after my friends and I spent countless weekends arguing over whose strategy was the best, you’ll want to hear these tips. Let’s turn that ‘almost win’ into a ‘victory dance’!

Overview

#### What’s in the box

1 Game Board
90 Character Cards
50 Resource Tokens
40 Action Tiles
4 Player Boards
1 Rulebook
1 Score Pad
8 Player Markers

How To Play Ohio: Rules Summary

Setup: Start Your Engines

Place the game board in the center of the table. Make sure it is within reach of all players. Trust me, nobody wants to stretch awkwardly across the table and knock over a drink!
Shuffle the deck of cards well. I mean it—give them a good mix like you’re auditioning for a card dealer role in Vegas.
Distribute five cards to each player. You want to keep these a secret, so no peeking at your neighbor’s hand!
Place the remaining cards in a draw pile nearby. This pile is the source of your dreams and nightmares in Ohio.
Select a player to start the game. In our group, we often choose the person with the best Ohio accent. If you can’t decide, just go with rock-paper-scissors.

Gameplay: It’s Go Time!

On your turn, draw a card from the draw pile. Don’t worry, the game won’t just be about drawing—things get spicy fast.
Choose a card from your hand to play face-up on the board. You must match or beat the previous card in rank, or else pick from the pile again. Make strategic decisions, friends!
Continue play clockwise. As the cards fly, you’ll experience joy, mild panic, and epic victories.
Keep an eye on others’ moves. Player interaction is key—it’s part chess, part poker, and part “I dare you.”

Winning: Taste the Victory

The winner is the first player to get rid of all their cards. If you do, celebrate with a victory dance. It’s not mandatory, but it sure is satisfying.
If the draw pile runs dry, count your cards. The player with the fewest cards is crowned the Ohio champ. At this point, feel free to gloat just a little.

Special Rules & Conditions: Plot Twists

If you draw a Wild Card, play it immediately. Wild Cards can change the game’s direction or mess with others’ plans. Use them wisely.
Challenge another player once per game. If they can’t match your card, they pick two penalty cards. It’s a gamble, but chaos is part of the fun.
Double cards are tricky. If someone plays two identical cards, the next player loses a turn. It’s a classic game-changer.

Best Ohio Strategies

## Wrapping it up: Ohio Style!

After hours of laughter, strategy, and the occasional snack break, you’ll find yourself getting the hang of Ohio. Remember, it’s all about the right balance of strategy and fun. Keep an eye on your opponents, but don’t lose sight of your own cards. Trust me, the time spent playing Ohio is time well spent, even if you lose and owe your friend a pizza (yep, that happened to me!). So, shuffle those cards, call your friends, and prepare for a game full of surprises. Mastering Ohio will be as satisfying as hitting the jackpot in Vegas!

And hey, if you need a refresher on How To Play Ohio, just come back to this guide! Happy gaming!

Want to know what we think of Ohio? Read our detailed review of Ohio here