Board / Card Games: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Scrabble Words - Q Without U
A list of legal Scrabble words which use Q but not U.
A list of legal Scrabble words which use Q but not U.
Play Scrabble Online
Information about web sites where you can play the classic word game Scrabble online.
Information about web sites where you can play the classic word game Scrabble online.
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.
A list of the best traditional card games for families. All of these games can be played with a standard 52-card deck.
Checkers Rules (U.S. Rules)
The complete rules for the standard U.S. version of Checkers.
The complete rules for the standard U.S. version of Checkers.
Scrabble Words - No Vowels
If you get stuck with a rack full of consonants in Scrabble, knowing these words will be extremely helpful.
If you get stuck with a rack full of consonants in Scrabble, knowing these words will be extremely helpful.
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.
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.
Mancala Rules
The complete rules of standard two-rank Mancala, also known as Kalah, an ancient board game.
The complete rules of standard two-rank Mancala, also known as Kalah, an ancient board game.
Go Fish - Card Game Rules
The rules for Go Fish, a children's card game also known as Fish.
The rules for Go Fish, a children's card game also known as Fish.
Poker Hands - Best to Worst
Standard Poker hands are ranked here in order of strength, from the strongest hand to the weakest.
Standard Poker hands are ranked here in order of strength, from the strongest hand to the weakest.
Hearts - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for Hearts, a trick-taking game in which you want to avoid taking certain tricks.
The complete rules for Hearts, a trick-taking game in which you want to avoid taking certain tricks.
Backgammon Rules
The complete rules for the classic board game Backgammon.
The complete rules for the classic board game Backgammon.
Spoons - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Spoons, also known as Pig and Tongue.
The complete rules for the card game Spoons, also known as Pig and Tongue.
Top 10 Solitaire Card Games
My picks for the best solitaire card games, including Klondike, Pyramid, Golf, Poker and more.
My picks for the best solitaire card games, including Klondike, Pyramid, Golf, Poker and more.
Scrabble Words - Two-Letter Words
A list of all the two-letter words accepted in the board game Scrabble.
A list of all the two-letter words accepted in the board game Scrabble.
Scrabble Words - Three-Letter Z Words
A list of all the three-letter words including the letter Z which are legal in the board game Scrabble.
A list of all the three-letter words including the letter Z which are legal in the board game Scrabble.
Top 5 Children's Card Games
My picks for the best traditional card games for children.
My picks for the best traditional card games for children.
Euchre - Card Game Rules
The complete rules of Euchre, a popular and relatively simple trick-taking card game.
The complete rules of Euchre, a popular and relatively simple trick-taking card game.
Crazy Eights - Rules
The complete rules for the card game Crazy Eights.
The complete rules for the card game Crazy Eights.
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Strategy
Strategy tips for beginniners in the game of Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
Strategy tips for beginniners in the game of Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
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.
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.
Best Starts for Texas Hold 'Em
A list of the top 10 best starting hands for Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
A list of the top 10 best starting hands for Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
How to Play Clue (Cluedo)
An explanation of the basic rules of Clue, the board game also known as Cluedo. This article offers an explanation of everything you need to learn how to play Clue if you have the board game but have lost the rules.
An explanation of the basic rules of Clue, the board game also known as Cluedo. This article offers an explanation of everything you need to learn how to play Clue if you have the board game but have lost the rules.
How Many Letter Tiles are in Scrabble?
An answer to the question, how many letter tiles are in Scrabble?
An answer to the question, how many letter tiles are in Scrabble?
Spades - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the trick-taking card game Spades.
The complete rules for the trick-taking card game Spades.
Scrabble Words - Four-Letter Z Words
A list of all the four-letter words including the letter Z which are legal in the board game Scrabble.
A list of all the four-letter words including the letter Z which are legal in the board game Scrabble.
Poker Chip Denominations
A simple list of standard Poker chip denominations by color.
A simple list of standard Poker chip denominations by color.
Scrabble Words - Four-Letter X Words
A list of all the four-letter words including the letter X which are legal in the board game Scrabble.
A list of all the four-letter words including the letter X which are legal in the board game Scrabble.
Win at Monopoly
Simple tips anyone can use to improve your chances of winning the board game Monopoly.
Simple tips anyone can use to improve your chances of winning the board game Monopoly.
How to Win at Checkers
A brief guide to basic Checkers strategy. This article offers a number of tips for the beginning who wants to learn how to win at Checkers, including positioning and kinged checkers.
A brief guide to basic Checkers strategy. This article offers a number of tips for the beginning who wants to learn how to win at Checkers, including positioning and kinged checkers.
Go Boom - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the family card game Go Boom, which can be played by 2 to 12 players.
The complete rules for the family card game Go Boom, which can be played by 2 to 12 players.
I Doubt It - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game I Doubt It.
The complete rules for the card game I Doubt It.
Dice Probabilities
The probabilities for rolling two six-sided dice, which is useful knowledge when playing many board games, including Monopoly.
The probabilities for rolling two six-sided dice, which is useful knowledge when playing many board games, including Monopoly.
Scrabble Words - Three-Letter X Words
A list of all the three-letter words including the letter X which are legal in the board game Scrabble.
A list of all the three-letter words including the letter X which are legal in the board game Scrabble.
How to Win at Scrabble
Simple tips anyone can use to improve your chances of winning a game of Scrabble, or a game of Words With Friends.
Simple tips anyone can use to improve your chances of winning a game of Scrabble, or a game of Words With Friends.
Snap - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the children's card game Snap.
The complete rules for the children's card game Snap.
Win at Risk
Simple tips anyone can use to improve your chances of winning the board game Risk.
Simple tips anyone can use to improve your chances of winning the board game Risk.
Top 10 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.
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.
Scrabble Word Lists
A collection of word lists for players who want to be better at Scrabble or Words With Friends.
A collection of word lists for players who want to be better at Scrabble or Words With Friends.
How to Play Battleship
An article explaining the basic rules of Battleship, the board game by Milton Bradley / Hasbro.
An article explaining the basic rules of Battleship, the board game by Milton Bradley / Hasbro.
Old Maid - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Old Maid.
The complete rules for the card game Old Maid.
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.
If my game collection could only include 10 board games and card games, these are the games I would choose.
Pitch - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Pitch, also known as Auction Pitch or Setback.
The complete rules for the card game Pitch, also known as Auction Pitch or Setback.
Spades for Two Players
The complete rules for the two-player version of the card game Spades.
The complete rules for the two-player version of the card game Spades.
Rummy - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Rummy.
The complete rules for the card game Rummy.
Pyramid Solitaire Rules
The complete rules for Pyramid Solitaire, also known as Solitaire 13.
The complete rules for Pyramid Solitaire, also known as Solitaire 13.
How to Win at Connect 4
Some basic tips designed to help teach you how to win at the board game Connect 4.
Some basic tips designed to help teach you how to win at the board game Connect 4.
Scrabble Tile Distribution
A look at how Scrabble tiles are distributed in the English versions of the word game.
A look at how Scrabble tiles are distributed in the English versions of the word game.
Pig - Dice Game Rules
The complete rules for Pig, a fun dice game played with a single six-sided die.
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.
The complete rules for the card game Spit, also known as Speed or Slam.
Klondike Solitaire - Rules
The complete rules for Klondike Solitaire, a card game also known as Fascination or Demon Patience.
The complete rules for Klondike Solitaire, a card game also known as Fascination or Demon Patience.
Worst Starts for Hold 'Em
A look at the worst starting hands for Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
A look at the worst starting hands for Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
Mexican Train Dominoes - Rules
The complete rules for Mexican Train Dominoes, also known as Trains.
The complete rules for Mexican Train Dominoes, also known as Trains.
How to Play Stratego
A brief summary of the rules of the board game Stratego.
A brief summary of the rules of the board game Stratego.
Three-Handed Euchre Rules
The complete rules of three-handed Euchre, a popular and relatively simple trick-taking card game also known as Cutthroat.
The complete rules of three-handed Euchre, a popular and relatively simple trick-taking card game also known as Cutthroat.
Top 8 Word Games
My picks for the best word games (board games and card games).
My picks for the best word games (board games and card games).
Top 5 Car Racing Games
I love race games, and these are my picks for the best car racing-themed board games and card games.
I love race games, and these are my picks for the best car racing-themed board games and card games.
How to Win at Backgammon
An article explaining how to win at Backgammon. A brief exploration of the five basic Backgammon strategies, and how to use them.
An article explaining how to win at Backgammon. A brief exploration of the five basic Backgammon strategies, and how to use them.
Concentration Card Game Rules
Complete rules for the card game Concentration, also known as Memory.
Complete rules for the card game Concentration, also known as Memory.
2012 Readers' Choice Awards - Board Games and Card Games
What were the best board games and card games of 2011? Make your nominations here for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards!
What were the best board games and card games of 2011? Make your nominations here for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards!
Best Free Board Games
There's a lot available for free on the Internet -- including board games. Here are my picks for the best free board games available over the Web.
There's a lot available for free on the Internet -- including board games. Here are my picks for the best free board games available over the Web.
Free Games for Large Groups
These free games can be played right now with a large group, requiring only paper and pencils, and perhaps a deck of cards. In some cases, no equipment at all is needed.
These free games can be played right now with a large group, requiring only paper and pencils, and perhaps a deck of cards. In some cases, no equipment at all is needed.
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.
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.
War - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the children's card game War, including an original variant.
The complete rules for the children's card game War, including an original variant.
How to Win at Clue (Cluedo)
A list of tips for players who want to learn how to win at Clue (Cluedo), the board game. These basic Clue strategies offer hints on how best to travel the board, make suggestions, and use the cards in your hand.
A list of tips for players who want to learn how to win at Clue (Cluedo), the board game. These basic Clue strategies offer hints on how best to travel the board, make suggestions, and use the cards in your hand.
Gin Rummy - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Gin Rummy.
The complete rules for the card game Gin Rummy.
Value of Old Monopoly Games
An answer to the question: How much are old Monopoly games worth?
An answer to the question: How much are old Monopoly games worth?
Slapjack - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Slapjack.
The complete rules for the card game Slapjack.
Scrabble Words - Vowel-Heavy Five-Letter Words
Knowing these vowel-heavy five-letter words can help improve your Scrabble game.
Knowing these vowel-heavy five-letter words can help improve your Scrabble game.
Dominion - Review
A review of the card game Dominion. This award-winning game uses a deck-building mechanic with many benefits.
A review of the card game Dominion. This award-winning game uses a deck-building mechanic with many benefits.
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Party
Tips for hosting a successful Texas Hold 'Em Poker party at your house.
Tips for hosting a successful Texas Hold 'Em Poker party at your house.
Scrabble Words - Vowel-Heavy Six-Letter Words
If you get stuck with a rack full of vowels in Scrabble, knowing these vowel-heavy six-letter words can help turn your fortune around.
If you get stuck with a rack full of vowels in Scrabble, knowing these vowel-heavy six-letter words can help turn your fortune around.
Ticket to Ride - Review
A review of the absolutely wonderful board game Ticket to Ride, designed by Alan R. Moon and published by Days of Wonder.
A review of the absolutely wonderful board game Ticket to Ride, designed by Alan R. Moon and published by Days of Wonder.
Scrabble Words - Three-Letter J Words
A list of all the three-letter words including the letter J which are legal in the board game Scrabble.
A list of all the three-letter words including the letter J which are legal in the board game Scrabble.
Top 5 Auction Games
Auction games require players to bid against one another to obtain the things they need to win. Here are my picks for the top 5 auction board games.
Auction games require players to bid against one another to obtain the things they need to win. Here are my picks for the top 5 auction board games.
Top 10 Family Games
A list of the best board games and card games to play at family gatherings.
A list of the best board games and card games to play at family gatherings.
Improve at Texas Hold 'Em
Five simple tips to help you become a better Texas Hold 'Em Poker player.
Five simple tips to help you become a better Texas Hold 'Em Poker player.
Find Game Rules
How to find lost rules or instructions for board games and card games.
How to find lost rules or instructions for board games and card games.
Rock Paper Scissors - Rules
The complete rules for the classic game Rock Paper Scissors.
The complete rules for the classic game Rock Paper Scissors.
Mensa Select Award Winners
A look at the annual Mensa Mind Games competition and the winners of the Mensa Select seal for board games and card games.
A look at the annual Mensa Mind Games competition and the winners of the Mensa Select seal for board games and card games.
Settlers of Catan Review
A review of the board game Settlers of Catan, a modern classic.
A review of the board game Settlers of Catan, a modern classic.
Clock Solitaire Rules
The complete rules for the solitaire card game Clock, also known as Four of a Kind, Hidden Cards, Sun Dial, and Travelers.
The complete rules for the solitaire card game Clock, also known as Four of a Kind, Hidden Cards, Sun Dial, and Travelers.
How to Play Dominion
An explanation of the basic rules of Dominion, the card game. This article gives a basic overview of how to play Dominion.
An explanation of the basic rules of Dominion, the card game. This article gives a basic overview of how to play Dominion.
Tic Tac Toe - Game Rules
The complete rules for Tic Tac Toe, with variants which can make the game more challenging.
The complete rules for Tic Tac Toe, with variants which can make the game more challenging.
How to Win at Battleship
Strategy tips for players who want to learn how to win at Battleship. A collection of Battleship strategies for both placement of ships and firing of shots.
Strategy tips for players who want to learn how to win at Battleship. A collection of Battleship strategies for both placement of ships and firing of shots.
Pandemic - Review
A review of the cooperative board game Pandemic, including an overview of the good and bad points of Pandemic, and cooperative board games in general.
A review of the cooperative board game Pandemic, including an overview of the good and bad points of Pandemic, and cooperative board games in general.
Top 10 Mystery Games
Mystery and deduction board games and card games are among my favorites. Here are my picks for the top 10 mystery games.
Mystery and deduction board games and card games are among my favorites. Here are my picks for the top 10 mystery games.
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.
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.
Hearts - Basic Strategy
Some basic strategy tips for the card game Hearts. An exploration of basic hearts strategy from bleeding and defending spades, to creating and using voids.
Some basic strategy tips for the card game Hearts. An exploration of basic hearts strategy from bleeding and defending spades, to creating and using voids.
Mancala - Basic Strategy
Advice for players who want to learn how to win at Mancala. This collection of Mancala basic strategy tips covers everything from the opening move, to avoiding capture, to why you want to leave your last hole open.
Advice for players who want to learn how to win at Mancala. This collection of Mancala basic strategy tips covers everything from the opening move, to avoiding capture, to why you want to leave your last hole open.
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.
Simple tips on how to set up a backgammon board. These are the absolute basics to make sure you do it right every time.
Top 5 Richard Garfield Games
Richard Garfield is best known as the designer of Magic: the Gathering. But his resume also includes some other impressive games. Here are the best games designed by Richard Garfield.
Richard Garfield is best known as the designer of Magic: the Gathering. But his resume also includes some other impressive games. Here are the best games designed by Richard Garfield.
Poker Dice - Rules
The complete rules for the dice game Poker Dice.
The complete rules for the dice game Poker Dice.
Fantasy Flight Games - Publisher
A profile of Fantasy Flight Games, a publisher of board games and card games.
A profile of Fantasy Flight Games, a publisher of board games and card games.
Battlestar Galactica
A look at the board game Battlestar Galactica, published in 2008 by Fantasy Flight Games.
A look at the board game Battlestar Galactica, published in 2008 by Fantasy Flight Games.
Alan R. Moon - Biography
A biography of Alan R. Moon, the designer of the board game Ticket to Ride and many other board games and card games.
A biography of Alan R. Moon, the designer of the board game Ticket to Ride and many other board games and card games.
Matt Leacock - Game Designer
A profile of Matt Leacock, the designer of Pandemic and other board games.
A profile of Matt Leacock, the designer of Pandemic and other board games.
Ticket to Ride
A photo gallery of all the games in the Ticket to Ride series of board games, designed by Alan R. Moon and published by Days of Wonder.
A photo gallery of all the games in the Ticket to Ride series of board games, designed by Alan R. Moon and published by Days of Wonder.
1960: The Making of the President
A photo gallery of images from the board game 1960: The Making of the President.
A photo gallery of images from the board game 1960: The Making of the President.
Scrabble Words: Vowel-Heavy 7- and 8-Letter Words
When your Scrabble rack is filled with vowels, knowing these vowel-heavy words (seven and eight letters long) can help turn your fortune around.
When your Scrabble rack is filled with vowels, knowing these vowel-heavy words (seven and eight letters long) can help turn your fortune around.
Top 10 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.
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.
Stratego: Bomb Placement Strategy
When it comes to setting up your board in Stratego, the position of your bombs should be a key consideration.
When it comes to setting up your board in Stratego, the position of your bombs should be a key consideration.
How to Win at Ticket to Ride
A few basic strategy tips for the board game Ticket to Ride. These beginner's strategies will help players who want to learn how to win at Ticket to Ride.
A few basic strategy tips for the board game Ticket to Ride. These beginner's strategies will help players who want to learn how to win at Ticket to Ride.
Top 10 Monopoly Properties
A look at the top 10 most visited properties in the board game Monopoly.
A look at the top 10 most visited properties in the board game Monopoly.
Klondike Solitaire - Card Game Setup
A photo illustrating the setup for the card game Klondike Solitaire.
A photo illustrating the setup for the card game Klondike Solitaire.
How to Shoot the Moon in Hearts
Basic strategy tips on how to shoot the moon in hearts. Advice on what to pass, and what to play, if you plan on shooting the moon.
Basic strategy tips on how to shoot the moon in hearts. Advice on what to pass, and what to play, if you plan on shooting the moon.
Board and Card Games Timeline
The 50 most historically and culturally significant board and card games published since 1800.
The 50 most historically and culturally significant board and card games published since 1800.
Bank Size in Monopoly
An answer to the question: How much money does the bank have in the board game Monopoly?
An answer to the question: How much money does the bank have in the board game Monopoly?
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.
Omaha Hold 'Em is a close relative of Texas Hold 'Em. These are the complete rules for Omaha Hold 'Em Poker.
Who invented Monopoly?
An answer to the question: Who invented Monopoly?
An answer to the question: Who invented Monopoly?
Best Places to Buy Used Games
My picks for the best places to buy used board games and card games.
My picks for the best places to buy used board games and card games.
Two-Handed Euchre - Rules
The complete rules of Two-Handed Euchre, a popular and relatively simple trick-taking card game for two players.
The complete rules of Two-Handed Euchre, a popular and relatively simple trick-taking card game for two players.
Monopoly FAQ - Free Parking
An answer to the question: How much money do I win for landing on Free Parking?
An answer to the question: How much money do I win for landing on Free Parking?
Most Popular on This Site
These are the 10 most popular boardgames for visitors to the About Board Games site, based on usage logs.
These are the 10 most popular boardgames for visitors to the About Board Games site, based on usage logs.
Golf Solitaire Rules
The complete rules for Golf Solitaire, a card game which can be played by a single player.
The complete rules for Golf Solitaire, a card game which can be played by a single player.
Oh Hell - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the trick-taking card game Oh Hell.
The complete rules for the trick-taking card game Oh Hell.
Categories - Rules
The complete rules for Categories, a party game for 3 or more players that can be played with paper and pencils.
The complete rules for Categories, a party game for 3 or more players that can be played with paper and pencils.
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.
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.
Bulls and Cows - Rules
The complete rules of the paper-and-pencil deduction game Bulls and Cows.
The complete rules of the paper-and-pencil deduction game Bulls and Cows.
Top 10 Economic Games
In 1883, George Parker (later joined by his brother Charles in the game business) published the board game Banking. Ever since, games with economic themes have been a staple. Here are some of the very best economic board games.
In 1883, George Parker (later joined by his brother Charles in the game business) published the board game Banking. Ever since, games with economic themes have been a staple. Here are some of the very best economic board games.
Use a Backgammon Doubling Cube
How to use a backgammon doubling cube. It brings a significant amount of additional strategy to the game, and is widely used by serious players.
How to use a backgammon doubling cube. It brings a significant amount of additional strategy to the game, and is widely used by serious players.
Liar Dice - Rules
The complete rules for Liar Dice, a two-player dice game.
The complete rules for Liar Dice, a two-player dice game.
Best Storytelling Games
Telling a good story is truly an art, and these games -- my picks for the best storytelling games -- challenge you to become a storyteller.
Telling a good story is truly an art, and these games -- my picks for the best storytelling games -- challenge you to become a storyteller.
Ways to Improve Monopoly
Suggestions on how to improve the game Monopoly, which is often played by incorrect rules.
Suggestions on how to improve the game Monopoly, which is often played by incorrect rules.
The Complete Guide to Scrabble
The Complete Guide to Scrabble includes word lists, strategy tips, videos, and more.
The Complete Guide to Scrabble includes word lists, strategy tips, videos, and more.
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.
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 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).
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).
What to Pass in Hearts
Basic passing strategy for the card game Hearts. Some suggestions on what cards to pass in each suit, and special considerations for what to pass to your left and right.
Basic passing strategy for the card game Hearts. Some suggestions on what cards to pass in each suit, and special considerations for what to pass to your left and right.
Dominion Basic Strategy: Money Tips
A beginner's guide to the award-winning card game Dominion. A basic strategy primer offering a few key tips about money in Dominion, and how players should go about buying treasure.
A beginner's guide to the award-winning card game Dominion. A basic strategy primer offering a few key tips about money in Dominion, and how players should go about buying treasure.
Top 10 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.
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.
Buying Poker Chips
How to get the best deal when you decide to buy Poker chips.
How to get the best deal when you decide to buy Poker chips.
Best Football Board Games
These are my picks for the best football-themed (American football) board games ever published.
These are my picks for the best football-themed (American football) board games ever published.
Top 10 Cooperative Games
Many excellent cooperative board games and card games have been published in recent years, including Pandemic and Battlestar Galactica. Here are my picks for the best cooperative games.
Many excellent cooperative board games and card games have been published in recent years, including Pandemic and Battlestar Galactica. Here are my picks for the best cooperative games.
Determining a Board Game's Value
How do you determine the value of a board game? This article examines that question and offers some tips.
How do you determine the value of a board game? This article examines that question and offers some tips.
Canfield Solitaire - Rules
The complete rules for the card game Canfield Solitaire.
The complete rules for the card game Canfield Solitaire.
Movies About Board Games
Not enough movies use board games as a central part of the plot. Here are the best movies that do, each enjoyable in its own way.
Not enough movies use board games as a central part of the plot. Here are the best movies that do, each enjoyable in its own way.
Monopoly's Player Tokens
An answer to the questions: What tokens were originally included in the game of Monopoly? What tokens are included today?
An answer to the questions: What tokens were originally included in the game of Monopoly? What tokens are included today?
Beggar My Neighbor - Rules
The complete rules for the children's card game Beggar My Neighbor.
The complete rules for the children's card game Beggar My Neighbor.
Monopoly World Edition
Information about Monopoly Here and Now - The World Edition, published in 2008 by Hasbro.
Information about Monopoly Here and Now - The World Edition, published in 2008 by Hasbro.
Plants vs. Zombies: The Board Game
A profile of Plants vs. Zombies: The Board Game, scheduled to be published by Screenlife in fall 2011.
A profile of Plants vs. Zombies: The Board Game, scheduled to be published by Screenlife in fall 2011.
Gin Rummy for Three Players
The complete rules for Gin Rummy when played by three players.
The complete rules for Gin Rummy when played by three players.
Settlers of Catan - Initial Placement
A guide to initial settlement placement in the board game Settlers of Catan. Learning how to place your starting settlements in Settlers is vital to increase your chances of winning.
A guide to initial settlement placement in the board game Settlers of Catan. Learning how to place your starting settlements in Settlers is vital to increase your chances of winning.
How to Win at Settlers of Catan
Learn how to win at Settlers of Catan, the popular European board game. These strategies will help you use your resources to win your next game of Settlers of Catan.
Learn how to win at Settlers of Catan, the popular European board game. These strategies will help you use your resources to win your next game of Settlers of Catan.
Top 5 Trick-Taking Card Games
My picks for the best trick-taking card games played with a traditional deck of cards.
My picks for the best trick-taking card games played with a traditional deck of cards.
Poker Solitaire Rules
The complete rules for Poker Solitaire, a card game that can be played by a single player.
The complete rules for Poker Solitaire, a card game that can be played by a single player.
Dominion Basic Strategy: Action Tips
A beginner's guide to action card strategies in the award-winning card game Dominion. This collection of basic strategy tips for using actions will help players to build decks that avoid dead draws.
A beginner's guide to action card strategies in the award-winning card game Dominion. This collection of basic strategy tips for using actions will help players to build decks that avoid dead draws.
Risk 101
Information about the board game Risk, along with links to useful resources for Risk players.
Information about the board game Risk, along with links to useful resources for Risk players.
Three Thirteen
The complete rules of Three Thirteen, a version of Rummy played over 11 rounds.
The complete rules of Three Thirteen, a version of Rummy played over 11 rounds.
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.
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.
Stratego: Flag Placement Strategy
A look at the various options for flag placement in the board game Stratego. This article on Stratego strategy examines the pros and cons of different flag placements during the setup phase.
A look at the various options for flag placement in the board game Stratego. This article on Stratego strategy examines the pros and cons of different flag placements during the setup phase.
Monopoly - Income Tax
An answer to the question: How do I calculate how much I owe for Income Tax?
An answer to the question: How do I calculate how much I owe for Income Tax?