Metro 2033 - Box front, sample English printing for Essen 2011 - Credit: Dofin

How To Play: Metro 2033

Metro 2033: The Board Game throws you and your friends into the gritty Moscow subway. Learn each faction’s strengths, manage resources like precious bullets, and master combat moves. My pals and I loved outsmarting each other—just don’t trust Boris with the ammo! Check the rules for How To Play metro 2033.

Dead Men Tell No Tales - Dead Men Tell No Tales, Renegade Game Studios, 2021 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin

How To Play: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Dead Men Tell No Tales is a wild pirate co-op where you sneak, loot, and fight fires while the ship burns down around you. Grab the right loot, work as a team, pick your paths, use crew skills, and always keep an eye on the nearest exit—or walk the plank!

Thieves: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Thieves

Thieves is a sneaky card game where timing, reading your pals, and managing cards wins the day. Set up with cards, tokens, and pawns, then outsmart your friends with clever moves. Follow the rules, keep an eye on opponents, and don’t throw the game box when you lose!

Sanctum: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Sanctum

Sanctum is a fast-paced board game where you fight monsters, upgrade skills, and collect insane loot. Choose your skill tree wisely, grab the best gear, and prep for epic boss fights. Mastering How To Play sanctum means balancing risk, loot, and teamwork—or at least just laughing at your friends’ bad rolls!

Thieves!: Box Cover Front

How To Play: Thieves!

Thieves! is a game about sneaking loot, tricking your friends, and not getting caught. Know the rules, watch your opponents, hide your spoils, and act casual. Using the How To Play thieves! guide, my friends and I had a blast—except for Steve, who kept getting caught with the king’s jewels.