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Texas Hold 'Em Poker Rules
Texas Hold 'Em is the version of Poker played in many casinos, and seen on the Travel Channel's World Poker Tour and ESPN's World Series of Poker. These are the basic rules for Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
Scrabble Words - Q Without U
A list of legal Scrabble words which use Q but not U.
Poker Hands - Best to Worst
Standard Poker hands are ranked here in order of strength, from the strongest hand to the weakest.
Play Scrabble Online
Information about web sites where you can play the classic word game Scrabble online.
Checkers Rules (U.S. Rules)
The complete rules for the standard U.S. version of Checkers.
Top 10 Dice Games
Dice games, by their very nature, tend to rely much more on luck than skill. But that's one of the reasons I love them so much. Here are my picks for the best dice games.
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Strategy
Strategy tips for beginniners in the game of Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
Best Starts for Texas Hold 'Em
A list of the top 10 best starting hands for Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
Mancala Rules
The complete rules of standard two-rank Mancala, also known as Kalah, an ancient board game.
Euchre - Card Game Rules
The complete rules of Euchre, a popular and relatively simple trick-taking card game.
Poker Chip Denominations
A simple list of standard Poker chip denominations by color.
Top 10 Family Games
A list of the best board games and card games to play at family gatherings.
Go Fish - Card Game Rules
The rules for Go Fish, a children's card game also known as Fish.
Win at Monopoly
Simple tips anyone can use to improve your chances of winning the board game Monopoly.
Scrabble Two-Letter Words
A list of all the two-letter words accepted in the board game Scrabble.
Play Stratego Online
Information about web sites where you can play the board game Stratego online.
Hearts - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for Hearts, a trick-taking game in which you want to avoid taking certain tricks.
Monopoly Online at Atari.com
Step-by-step instructions for playing Monopoly online at Atari.com.
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Party
Tips for hosting a successful Texas Hold 'Em Poker party at your house.
Must-Have Board and Card Games
If my game collection could only include 10 board games and card games, these are the games I would choose.
Find Game Rules
How to find lost rules or instructions for board games and card games.
Spoons - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Spoons, also known as Pig and Tongue.
Scrabble Words - No Vowels
If you get stuck with a rack full of consonants in Scrabble, knowing these words will be extremely helpful.
Worst Starts for Hold 'Em
A look at the worst starting hands for Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
Top 5 Party Games
The goal of party games is to have a good time. Social interaction is emphasized over strategy and tactics; and the success of a game is measured more by how much you laugh than how well you do. These games should have you in stitches.
Spades - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the trick-taking card game Spades.
Win at Risk
Simple tips anyone can use to improve your chances of winning the board game Risk.
World of Warcraft Trading Card Game - Spectral Tiger Card
Information about and a photo of the Spectral Tiger card for the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game.
Old Maid - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Old Maid.
WWE DVD Board Game - 3rd Edition - SBG
Information about the WWE DVD Game 3rd Edition, displayed by SBG at the 2007 American International Toy Fair.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game - Jaden Yuki Starter Deck
Information about and a photo of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Jaden Yuki Starter Deck.
Top 10 Free Board Games
There's a lot available for free on the Internet -- including board games. Here are my picks for the Top 10 best free board games available over the Web.
Harry Potter Games
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books hit the pop culture scene like a revolution. And like any true phenomenon, they spawned a series of board games -- some better than others. Here are my picks for the best five board games based on the world of Harry Potter and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Top 10 Board Games of 2008
My list of the top 10 best board games published in 2008 includes three cooperative games, a sports game, two deep strategy games, and more.
Rummy - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Rummy.
Win at Scrabble
Simple tips anyone can use to improve your chances of winning the board game Scrabble.
Top 8 Word Games
Games that focus on words have a special place in my heart. Scrabble is one of the games that will always occupy a place of honor in my collection (not that I'm very good at it, mind you), and I'll play any of these great word games on a moment's notice.
Top 10 Solitaire Card Games
My picks for the best solitaire card games, including Klondike, Pyramid, Golf, Poker and more.
World of Warcraft - Board Game
A photo of the board game World of Warcraft, taken at Gen Con 2006.
Top 10 Board Games of 2006
Silk Road is number ten on our list of the best board games published in 2006.
Board and Card Games Timeline
The 50 most historically and culturally significant board and card games published since 1800.
Gin Rummy - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Gin Rummy.
Crazy Eights - Rules
The complete rules for the card game Crazy Eights.
Most Popular on This Site
These are the 10 most popular boardgames for visitors to the About Board Games site, based on usage logs.
Pitch - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Pitch, also known as Auction Pitch or Setback.
Monopoly Online with Middopoly
How to play Monopoly online with Middopoly, a free Java game.
Forming a Game Club
Tips on how to start a successful board game or card game club, or host a successful game night.
Snap - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the children's card game Snap.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game - Syrus Truesdale Starter Deck
Information about and a photo of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Syrus Truesdale Starter Deck.
Best Romantic Games
Romance is in the offing with these games, some of the very best adults-only board games and card games.
Risk 101
Information about the board game Risk, along with links to useful resources for Risk players.
Printing Monopoly Money
An answer to the question: Can I print my own Monopoly money?
Top 5 Online Gaming Sites
A list of my favorite places to play board games and card games online.
Top 10 Gifts for Poker Players
The top 10 best gifts you can buy for someone who loves to play the card game Poker.
Pig - Dice Game Rules
The complete rules for Pig, a fun dice game played with a single six-sided die.
Spit / Speed / Slam - Rules
The complete rules for the card game Spit, also known as Speed or Slam.
Monopoly Here & Now - Light Blue Properties
A look at the light blue properties of Monopoly Here & Now.
Top 5 Trivia Games
When Trivial Pursuit burst onto the scene in the 1980s, it seemed like an entire genre of games was born. But, in my view at least, Trivial Pursuit isn't the best trivia game. Here are my picks for the best.
Poker Dice - Rules
The complete rules for the dice game Poker Dice.
Top 5 Family Card Games
A list of the best traditional card games for families. All of these games can be played with a standard 52-card deck.
Finding Game Rules
Tips on how to find a replacement copy of rules for board and card games.
Top 5 Horse Racing Games
Horse racing is a sport that translates well to board games. These are my picks for the best horse-racing board games.
Monopoly World Edition
Information about Monopoly Here and Now - The World Edition, published in 2008 by Hasbro.
Time's Up - Party Game
A profile of Time's Up, a great party game.
McDonald's Monopoly Scam
Information about a scam involving the Monopoly promotions at McDonald's restaurants.
Top 10 Card Games of 2005
My picks for the top 10 card games published in 2005.
Omaha Hold 'Em Poker - Rules
Omaha Hold 'Em is a close relative of Texas Hold 'Em. These are the complete rules for Omaha Hold 'Em Poker.
Top 6 Train Games
Even in this age of air travel, railroads hold a certain magical appeal. These games, several of which focus on the business aspect of railroads, are my picks for the best train games.
Buying Poker Chips
How to get the best deal when you decide to buy Poker chips.
Hasbro at Toy Fair 2009
A look at some of the most interesting games unveiled by Hasbro at the 2009 American International Toy Fair in New York City.
Hannah Montana Girl Talk
A photo of the Hannah Montana Girl Talk game on display in the Hasbro showroom at the 2007 American International Toy Fair.
Top 5 Lord of the Rings Games
The J.R.R. Tolkien novels set in the Lord of the Rings universe have captivated readers since they were first printed. With these games, you can recreate the LotR experience in another way. Here are my picks for the best games based on Lord of the Rings.
Top 5 Short and Fast Games
Sometimes, you just don't have a lot of time to play board games. When that happens to you, make sure you have one or more of these great short and fast games handy -- none of them take a long time to play (all can be completed in 5 to 10 minutes).
Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures
Information about and a photo of Dungeons and Dragons Miniatures.
The Game of Life Twists and Turns - Components
A photo of the components of The Game of Life Twists and Turns on display in the Hasbro showroom at the 2007 American International Toy Fair.
Oh Hell - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the trick-taking card game Oh Hell.
Concentration Card Game Rules
Complete rules for the card game Concentration, also known as Memory.
Set Up a Backgammon Board
Simple tips on how to set up a backgammon board. These are the absolute basics to make sure you do it right every time.
Klondike Solitaire - Rules
The complete rules for Klondike Solitaire, a card game also known as Fascination or Demon Patience.
Who invented Monopoly?
An answer to the question: Who invented Monopoly?
Monopoly Online: Case's Ladder
How Case's Ladder can be used by competitive players to enhance their experience playing Monopoly online.
Deal or No Deal: Better Online
The television show Deal or No Deal is much more fun to play online than it is to watch.
Bumblebee - Transformers 3D Battle-Card Game
A photo of the Bumblebee character from the Transformers 3D Battle-Card Game.
Settlers of Catan
Information about and a photo of the board game Settlers of Catan at Gen Con 2007.
Pyramid Solitaire Rules
The complete rules for Pyramid Solitaire, also known as Solitaire 13.
The Game of Life Twists and Turns - Game Box
A photo of The Game of Life Twists and Turns game box on display in the Hasbro showroom at the 2007 American International Toy Fair.
Monopoly Pixar Edition - Box Cover
A photo of one of the two box covers for Monopoly Pixar Edition unveiled by Hasbro at the 2007 American International Toy Fair.
Lord of the Rings Risk
Information about the Lord of the Rings Risk board game published by Hasbro.
Coolest Monopoly Editions
Monopoly is one of those games that many people are familiar with. One way to breathe new life into this classic is to play it with a new theme -- such as Harley Davidson Monopoly, NFL Monopoly or even U.S. National Parks Monopoly. Dozens upon dozens of Monopoly editions have been published; these are my picks for the coolest. Some of these editions even include a special rule or two.
Top 5 Ancient Board Games
These games are the classic classics -- board games that have been played for centuries. They have elegant rules, deep strategy, tactical opportunities, and they all continue to delight modern-day gamers.
Top 5 Children's Card Games
My picks for the best traditional card games for children.
War - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the children's card game War, including an original variant.
Zobmondo!! Designer Randy Horn
An interview with Randy Horn, creator of Zobmondo!!, the 'Would You Rather' party game.
High School Musical 2 Twister Moves
A photo of the game High School Musical 2 Twister Moves on display in the Hasbro showroom at the 2007 American International Toy Fair.
Electronic Guess Who? Extra
Information about and a photo of the children's game Electronic Guess Who? Extra, published by Hasbro in 2008.
Horse Racing Board Games
A look at board games which attempt to recreate the excitement and energy of horse racing.
HeroScape Game Review
A review of the board game HeroScape, published in 2004 by Hasbro / Milton Bradley. Many expansions have been published as well.
Games for 7 or More Players
When you have a lot of players who want to play the same game, it can be a challenge. These are my picks for the best games which accomodate seven or more players.
Wits & Wagers - Review
A review of the trivia/party game Wits & Wagers, first published in 2005 by North Star Games.
Slapjack - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Slapjack.
Play Checkers Online
Information about web sites where you can play the classic board game Checkers online.
Top 10 Card Games of 2008
A look at the top 10 card games published in 2008.
Liar Dice - Rules
The complete rules for Liar Dice, a two-player dice game.
Cranium - Game Review
A review of the party board game Cranium.
Scrabble Tile Distribution
A look at how Scrabble tiles are distributed in the English versions of the word game.
Monopoly Resources
A collection of resources for players of the classic board game Monopoly.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game - Tactical Evolution
Information about and a photo of Yu-Gi-Oh! Tactical Evolution, published by Upper Deck Entertainment.
Monopoly FAQ
A FAQ all about the board game Monopoly, answering frequently asked questions about Monopoly.
Find Replacement Game Parts
How to find replacement game parts for board games, card games and other table games.
Powerpuff Girls Game
A look at The Powerpuff Girls Game - Saving the World Before Bedtime, a board game published by Milton Bradley.
Dice Probabilities
The probabilities for rolling two six-sided dice.
StarCraft: The Board Game
Information about, and a photo of, StarCraft: The Board Game.
Halo ActionClix - Scarab
Information about and a photo of the Halo ActionClix game published by WizKids.
Liar's Dice - Call My Bluff
A profile of the fun dice game Liar's Dice, also known as Call My Bluff, designed by Richard Borg.
Stratego Resources
Resources for players of the baord game Stratego.
Risk 2210 AD - Review
A review of the board game Risk 2210 AD, a futuristic reworking of the classic game Risk.
Liebrary - Party Game
Liebrary is a party game designed by actresses Daryl Hannah and Hilary Shepard.
Top 10 Card Games of 2007
My picks for the best card games published in 2007.
Deal or No Deal Games
A review of three Deal or No Deal games: the board game, the card game and the DVD game.
Three-Handed Euchre Rules
The complete rules of three-handed Euchre, a popular and relatively simple trick-taking card game also known as Cutthroat.
Games to Play Before You Die
Ten board games you should play before you die.
Bank Size in Monopoly
An answer to the question: How much money does the bank have in the board game Monopoly?
Monopoly - SpongeBob SquarePants Edition from Hasbro at Toy Fair 2006
SpongeBob SquarePants Monopoly, displayed by Hasbro at the 2006 International American Fair.
Scene It? Adds 7 Titles
In the fall of 2005, Scene It? released seven new DVD-based board games. Here's a summary of each.
Werewolf - Games Timeline
A look at Werewolf / Mafia, judged to be one of the most historically and culturally significant games published since 1800.
Hand-Held Electronic Board ...
Hand-held games are a great way to pass the time on a vacation, for you or your children. These are some of the best electronic hand-held board games available.
Monopoly Trivia Quiz - Board Games - Monopoly
A 10-question trivia quiz all about the board game Monopoly. How much Monopoly trivia do you know?
Yacht - Dice Game Rules
The complete rules for the dice game Yacht, the public domain game upon which the published games Yahtzee and Kismet are both based.
Best Children's Games of 2006
A list of the best children's board games and card games published in 2006.
Breakthrough - Free Game
The complete rules for Breakthrough by Dan Troyka, an entry in the 2001 8x8 Game Design Competition.
Improve at Texas Hold 'Em
Five simple tips to help you become a better Texas Hold 'Em Poker player.
Top 10 Board Games of 2005
My picks for the top 10 best board games published in 2005.
Monopoly 101
A primer on the board game Monopoly, including a strategy guide, rules and variants, history of Monopoly, and much more.
Beyblades Checklist
Information about Beyblades, fighting tops originally produced in Japan and brought to the U.S. by Hasbro.
Ways to Improve Monopoly
Suggestions on how to improve the game Monopoly, which is often played by incorrect rules.
Attacktix - Marvel Figures
A photo of the Marvel Attacktix figures on display in the Hasbro showroom at the 2007 American International Toy Fair in New York City.
Best Draw and Sculpt Games
Pictionary is probably the best-known of these games, but there are several other games that challenge players to draw or sculpt in order to win. Here are my picks for the best drawing and sculpting games.
Star Wars Miniatures and Star Wars RPG
Information about and a photo of the Star Wars Miniatures game, featured by Wizards of the Coast at their booth during Gen Con 2007.
Tranformers 3D Battle-Card Game
Information about and a photo of the Tranformers 3D Battle-Card Game, published by Wizards of the Coast.
Hannah Montana Uno - Review
A review of the card game Hannah Montana Uno, pubished by Mattel.
Locate Hard-to-Find Games
Simple, practical tips on how to find hard-to-locate board games and card games.
Simon's 25th Anniversary
A look at the 25th anniversary of Simon, an electronic game that swept across the United States to become a cultural institution.
Monopoly Tropical Tycoon DVD Game - Game Board
Monopoly Tropical Tycoon DVD Game - Game Board - American International Toy Fair 2007
Top 5 Political Games
They say that politics makes for strange bedfellows. These political board games and card games make for some good times. They are my picks for the best political games.
High School Musical 2 Games
Board games and card games based on the Disney Channel movie High School Musical 2.
History of Risk
The history of the classic board game Risk.
Can't Stop - Dice Game
A profile of the dice game Can't Stop, designed by Sid Sackson.
Star Wars PocketModel Trading Card Game - Ground Assault
Information about, and a photo of, the Star Wars PocketModel Trading Card Game published by WizKids.
Dungeons & Dragons - 4th Edition
Information about the Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition.
Marvel Heroes Figures - Fantastic Four, X-Men, Dr. Doom, Magneto
The Marvel Heroes figures for the Fantastic Four, X-Men, Dr. Doom and Magneto were on display at Gen Con 2006.

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