How To Play

Get the best tips, tricks & strategies for mastering your favorite games!

Ranger: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Ranger

Ranger is a blast with friends, thanks to clever card management, sharp timing, and solid threat picking. Keep your hand flexible, wait for the right moment, and strike at the big baddies. Follow the easy rules, enjoy the wild turns, and master How To Play ranger for epic wins.

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New York: Box Cover Front

How To Play: New York

How To Play New York with friends made me laugh, curse, and cheer. Grab those key spots, manage your cash, and don’t act too soon. With simple rules and sharp tactics, we had a blast battling for the city. Great components, quick setup, and every game felt different. Total winner!

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Napoleon: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Napoleon

Napoleon is a classic card game where smart bidding, sneaky card play, and reading your friends are key. I’ve played it a bunch, and trust me—watch your snack bowl, your cards, and your opponents. Learn How To Play napoleon to outwit your friends and earn bragging rights. Snacks optional.

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Ohio: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Ohio

Ohio is a board game where you race for top routes, time your investments, and block your friends at the perfect (worst) moments. With simple rules and sneaky strategies, learning How To Play ohio brings hours of laughs, banter, and satisfying wins. Watch your pals—they're out to derail you!

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*Star: Box Cover Front

How To Play: *Star

How To Play *star is all about smart opening moves, sharp resource management, and sneaky endgame tactics. Place your pieces wisely, watch your friends like a hawk, and never run out of points. Play with a sense of humor, make bold choices, and maybe you'll become the reigning *star champ!

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Focus: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Focus

Focus is a fun game where you move stacks, control the board, and capture pieces for the win. Knowing How To Play focus and some cheeky strategies—like blocking paths and mixing colors—will help you outsmart your friends. Don’t forget: board control is key, and Steve always cheats.

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Delta: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Delta

Delta is a fun and tricky board game where you manage resources, play action cards at the right time, and fight for board control. My friends and I laughed, schemed, and learned from our mistakes. Learn How To Play delta and use these tips to win on game night!

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Pizza: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Pizza

How To Play pizza is all about picking the right toppings, using the oven like a pro, and timing your crust to perfection. The game is fun, fast, and filled with cheesy competition. Play smart, plan ahead, and you just might top your friends—and the pizza too. Enjoy!

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Shazamm!: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Shazamm!

Shazamm! is a tricky duel of spell-slinging wizards, with mana management, spell timing, and sneaky bridge tactics at its core. My pals and I laughed (and yelled) a lot. For top fun, keep an eye on mana and master How To Play shazamm! You might even keep your tablecloth safe!

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Pirates!: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Pirates!

Pirates! is a swashbuckling board game where smart crew picks, clever treasure routes, and sneaky combat win the day. I’ve played with friends, laughed through mutiny, and learned loads. Follow my How To Play pirates! tips and you’ll avoid Davy Jones’ locker – or at least beat your mates.

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Shazam: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Shazam

Shazam is a fast, fun card game with wild combos and flashy special moves. Learn how to play Shazam by mastering card synergy, timing your powers, and keeping an eye on your resources. It’s all about clever moves, unpredictable turns, and a bit of luck (plus making your friends groan).

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Pirates - Box cover - Credit: JohnPurdue

How To Play: Pirates

How To Play pirates throws you and your mates onto the high seas to hunt treasure, battle, and swap alliances quicker than a parrot changes sides. With smart ship moves, sneaky treasure hunts, and backstabbing combat, it’s a blast. Gather your crew and outwit your rivals—no sea legs required!

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Museum - Museum, Holy Grail Games, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

How To Play: Museum

Museum is a tricky board game where you score by collecting artifacts and arranging your gallery smartly. Keep an eye on your opponents and sometimes block their moves. My friends and I learned that having a focused collection, sharp gallery layout, and a little friendly sabotage will help you win. How To Play museum like a champ? Practice, laugh, and don't trust Dave—he always steals my cards.

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Goodwill: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Goodwill

Goodwill is a fun board game of negotiation, alliances, and resource management. To win, trade smart, build trust, and keep an eye on opponents’ moves. My friends and I learned that even the best deals can go sideways—thanks Dave! Check out my how to play goodwill tips for easy wins.

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King: Box Cover Front

How To Play: King

King is a card game of skill and sneaky fun. Remember the rules, keep an eye on every hand, and count those cards! Dodge penalties, take smart risks, and you’ll master How To Play king. With the right tricks, laughs, and a little luck, you’ll rule the table.

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