How To Play

Find setup instructions, rules summaries, and strategy tips for the board games you own. Search by game name to find a guide and get your next game started.
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How To Play: Focus

Focus is a tactical abstract game where players move stacks of pieces across a square board. Each move travels orthogonally a number of spaces equal to the stack’s height. Landing on enemy pieces captures them, while clever blockades and positioning can trap opponents, steal their pieces, and secure the win.

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How To Play: Delta

Delta is a tactical board game where players guide boats through shifting waterways, place prototypes, gather resources, and chase points. On each turn, choose actions carefully, upgrade your fleet, and watch rivals steal the best routes. Smart timing matters, because a flashy move can leave your whole plan stuck in the mud.

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How To Play: Pizza

Pizza is a fast, tasty strategy game where players build orders, manage toppings, and use limited oven space to serve hungry customers. Each turn brings choices about timing, spending, and which pizzas to make. Plan carefully, chase demand, and keep your kitchen moving to earn the most money.

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How To Play: Shazamm!

Shazamm! is a magical duel where two wizards battle across a bridge. Each turn, players secretly spend energy to cast spells, block attacks, or push their rival backward. Manage your power, read your opponent, and time each spell carefully to survive and knock them into the water.

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How To Play: Pirates!

Pirates! is a swashbuckling board game where players build crews, sail for profit, face rival captains, and chase fame. Each turn brings choices about trading, fighting, exploring, and romance. Smart planning helps, but bold risks often win the day—especially when your friends start arguing over the last treasure.

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How To Play: Shazam

Shazam is a fast card game where players use heroes, energy, and clever timing to outplay their rivals. Take turns playing cards, building combos, claiming rewards, and managing limited resources. Watch what others save, spot their threats, and make each move count. The player with the strongest final score wins.

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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 set collection game where you build exhibits by gathering artifact cards from around the world. Trade with other players, manage your finances, and place matching items in your museum. Plan your displays carefully, because smart collections earn points, while poor choices can leave your gallery looking like a dusty attic.

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How To Play: Goodwill

Goodwill is a light auction game where players hunt for valuable donated items, bid with limited money, and build the best collection. Each turn brings new choices, clever deals, and plenty of table talk. Time your purchases, manage your cash, and donate wisely to score the most points.

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How To Play: King

King is a classic trick-taking card game where players compete across several hands with changing goals. Each round rewards clever card play and punishes costly tricks. Track cards already played, time strong cards wisely, and watch opponents closely to claim the most points by the game’s end.

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How To Play: California

California is a tile-laying game about building stylish homes with furniture and decor. Each turn, players choose items from the market, place matching tiles in their rooms, and chase scoring goals. Smart timing and tidy sets win the day, while greedy shopping can leave your wallet looking very sad.

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How To Play: China

China is a clever map-building game where players place houses, connect regions, and score for control and linked networks. Each turn brings tough choices: claim a useful spot, block a rival, or save pieces for later. Plan ahead, watch the board, and expect friendly table talk to vanish fast.

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Colorado - Colorado, Sylex, 2023 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

How To Play: Colorado

Colorado is a light strategy game about exploring the American frontier. Players use cards to travel, gather useful items, complete objectives, and build their score. Each turn asks you to weigh safe progress against better rewards, while watching rivals steal the best chances. It’s quick, friendly, and sneakily competitive.

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How To Play: Buccaneer

Buccaneer is a lively pirate game about raiding ships, gathering treasure, and building a crew strong enough to scare off rivals. Players sail around the board, attack opponents, claim loot, and choose when to fight or flee. After a few rounds, the richest pirate wins, usually with plenty of loud table talk.

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