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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.
Poker Hands - Best to Worst
Standard Poker hands are ranked here in order of strength, from the strongest hand to the weakest.
Scrabble Words - Q Without 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.
Best Starts for Texas Hold 'Em
A list of the top 10 best starting hands for 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.
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Strategy
Strategy tips for beginniners in the game of Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
Checkers Rules (U.S. Rules)
The complete rules for the standard U.S. version of Checkers.
Mancala Rules
A simple 'how to' feature on how to play Mancala, one of the most ancient board games known to man.
Win at Monopoly
Simple tips anyone can use to improve your chances of winning the board game Monopoly.
Poker Chip Denominations
A simple list of standard Poker chip denominations by color.
Go Fish - Card Game Rules
The rules for Go Fish, a children's card game also known as Fish.
Euchre - Card Game Rules
The complete rules of Euchre, a popular and relatively simple trick-taking card game.
Monopoly Online at Atari.com
Step-by-step instructions for playing Monopoly online at Atari.com.
Spoons - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Spoons, also known as Pig and Tongue.
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.
Worst Starts for Hold 'Em
A look at the worst starting hands for Texas Hold 'Em Poker.
Hearts - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for Hearts, a trick-taking game in which you want to avoid taking certain tricks.
Find Game Rules
How to find lost rules or instructions for board games and card games.
Gin Rummy - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Gin Rummy.
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.
Scrabble Two-Letter Words
A list of all the two-letter words accepted in the board game Scrabble.
Old Maid - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Old Maid.
Win at Risk
Simple tips anyone can use to improve your chances of winning the board game Risk.
Spades - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the trick-taking card game Spades.
Rummy - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Rummy.
Crazy Eights - Rules
The complete rules for the card game Crazy Eights.
Top 10 Family Games
A list of the best board games and card games to play at family gatherings.
Spit / Speed / Slam - Rules
The complete rules for the card game Spit, also known as Speed or Slam.
Texas Hold 'Em Poker Party
Tips for hosting a successful Texas Hold 'Em Poker party at your house.
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.
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 - Syrus Truesdale Starter Deck
Information about and a photo of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Syrus Truesdale Starter Deck.
Play Stratego Online
Information about web sites where you can play the board game Stratego online.
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.
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.
Pitch - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Pitch, also known as Auction Pitch or Setback.
Win at Scrabble
Simple tips anyone can use to improve your chances of winning the board game Scrabble.
Scrabble Words - No Vowels
If you get stuck with a rack full of consonants in Scrabble, knowing these words will be extremely helpful.
Risk 101
Information about the board game Risk, along with links to useful resources for Risk players.
Monopoly Online with Middopoly
How to play Monopoly online with Middopoly, a free Java game.
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.
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.
Printing Monopoly Money
An answer to the question: Can I print my own Monopoly money?
Most Popular on This Site
These are the 10 most popular boardgames for visitors to the About Board Games site, based on usage logs.
Bumblebee - Transformers 3D Battle-Card Game
A photo of the Bumblebee character from the Transformers 3D Battle-Card Game.
Pyramid Solitaire Rules
The complete rules for Pyramid Solitaire, also known as Solitaire 13.
Top 10 Solitaire Card Games
My picks for the best solitaire card games, including Klondike, Pyramid, Golf, Poker and more.
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.
Poker Dice - Rules
The complete rules for the dice game Poker Dice.
Snap - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the children's card game Snap.
World of Warcraft - Board Game
A photo of the board game World of Warcraft, taken at Gen Con 2006.
Top 10 Card Games of 2005
My picks for the top 10 card games published in 2005.
Board and Card Games Timeline
The 50 most historically and culturally significant board and card games published since 1800.
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.
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.
Best Romantic Games
Romance is in the offing with these games, some of the very best adults-only board games and card games.
Buying Poker Chips
How to get the best deal when you decide to buy Poker chips.
Pig - Dice Game Rules
The complete rules for Pig, a fun dice game played with a single six-sided die.
Finding Game Rules
Tips on how to find a replacement copy of rules for board and card games.
Convention Report: First International Shogi Forum - Board Games
A report from the First International Shogi Forum, from your About.com Guide.
Forming a Game Club
Tips on how to start a successful board game or card game club, or host a successful game night.
Lord of the Rings Risk
Information about the Lord of the Rings Risk board game published by Hasbro.
Klondike Solitaire - Rules
The complete rules for Klondike Solitaire, a card game also known as Fascination or Demon Patience.
Monopoly Online: Case's Ladder
How Case's Ladder can be used by competitive players to enhance their experience playing Monopoly online.
Oh Hell - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the trick-taking card game Oh Hell.
Top 10 Card Games of 2008
A look at the top 10 card games published in 2008.
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.
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.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game - Tactical Evolution
Information about and a photo of Yu-Gi-Oh! Tactical Evolution, published by Upper Deck Entertainment.
Origins 2002 - Giant Settlers of Catan
Photos of a giant version of Settlers of Catan, from the Origins 2002 game convention.
Best 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.
War - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the children's card game War, including an original variant.
Slapjack - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Slapjack.
Concentration Card Game Rules
Complete rules for the card game Concentration, also known as Memory.
Top 5 Online Gaming Sites
A list of my favorite places to play board games and card games online.
Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures
Information about and a photo of Dungeons and Dragons Miniatures.
Play Monopoly Online
An answer to the question: How can I play Monopoly online?
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.
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's Player Tokens
An answer to the questions: What tokens were originally included in the game of Monopoly? What tokens are included today?
Powerpuff Girls Game
A look at The Powerpuff Girls Game - Saving the World Before Bedtime, a board game published by Milton Bradley.
Monopoly 101
A primer on the board game Monopoly, including a strategy guide, rules and variants, history of Monopoly, and much more.
Liar Dice - Rules
The complete rules for Liar Dice, a two-player dice game.
Top 10 Board Games of 2006
Silk Road is number ten on our list of the best board games published in 2006.
Monopoly World Edition
Information about Monopoly Here and Now - The World Edition, published in 2008 by Hasbro.
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.
Klondike Solitaire - Card Game Setup
A photo illustrating the setup for the card game Klondike Solitaire.
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.
Improve at Texas Hold 'Em
Five simple tips to help you become a better Texas Hold 'Em Poker player.
Breakthrough - Free Game
The complete rules for Breakthrough by Dan Troyka, an entry in the 2001 8x8 Game Design Competition.
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.
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.
Scrabble Tile Distribution
A look at how Scrabble tiles are distributed in the English versions of the word game.
World of Warcraft Trading Card Game - Heroes of Azeroth Starter Deck
Information about and a photo of the Heroes of Azeroth Starter Deck for the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game.
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.
I Doubt It - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game I Doubt It.
Game Guess
A quick online game in which you try to guess what board game is pictured in a series of decreasingly distorted images.
Attacktix - Transformers Figures
A photo of the Attacktix Transformers figures on display in Hasbro's showroom at the 2007 American International Toy Fair.
Top 10 Gifts for Poker Players
The top 10 best gifts you can buy for someone who loves to play the card game Poker.
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.
Oklahoma Gin - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the card game Oklahoma Gin, a close relative of Gin Rummy.
Ways to Improve Monopoly
Suggestions on how to improve the game Monopoly, which is often played by incorrect rules.
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.
Texas Hold 'Em for Beginners
A series of newsletters for beginning players of Texas Hold 'Em Poker, designed to help you understand the game and become a better player.
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.
Magic: the Gathering Concept Art
Magic: the Gathering Concept Art displayed by Wizards of the Coast at Gen Con 2006.
Star Wars PocketModel Trading Card Game - Ground Assault
Information about, and a photo of, the Star Wars PocketModel Trading Card Game published by WizKids.
Monopoly - Sack of Money
The voting public chooses a sack of money to join the 10 other traditional playing pieces in the board game Monopoly.
Hollywood Gin Rules
The complete rules for the card game Hollywood Gin.
Monopoly FAQ
A FAQ all about the board game Monopoly, answering frequently asked questions about Monopoly.
Werewolf - Games Timeline
A look at Werewolf / Mafia, judged to be one of the most historically and culturally significant games published since 1800.
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).
Zobmondo!! Designer Randy Horn
An interview with Randy Horn, creator of Zobmondo!!, the 'Would You Rather' party game.
Find Replacement Game Parts
How to find replacement game parts for board games, card games and other table games.
Monopoly Here & Now (U.S.)
A look at Monopoly Here & Now, the U.S. edition published by Parker Brothers in September 2006.
HeroScape Game Review
A review of the board game HeroScape, published in 2004 by Hasbro / Milton Bradley. Many expansions have been published as well.
Three-Handed Euchre Rules
The complete rules of three-handed Euchre, a popular and relatively simple trick-taking card game also known as Cutthroat.
Top 10 Board Games of 2005
My picks for the top 10 best board games published in 2005.
Play Checkers Online
Information about web sites where you can play the classic board game Checkers online.
Password - Games Timeline
A look at Password, judged to be one of the most historically and culturally significant games published since 1800.
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.
StarCraft: The Board Game
Information about, and a photo of, StarCraft: The Board Game.
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.
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.
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.
Golf Solitaire Rules
The complete rules for Golf Solitaire, a card game which can be played by a single player.
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.
Settlers of Catan
Information about and a photo of the board game Settlers of Catan at Gen Con 2007.
Top 5 Travel Games
Hitting the road -- or the water, or the rails, or the air -- can be a trying experience. But if you're prepared with something to pass the time, your trip will seem much shorter. These games are all designed to go along with you.
Horse Racing Board Games - Kentucky Derby
A look at board games with the theme of horse racing, and specifically some with a Kentucky Derby theme.
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.
Time's Up - Party Game
A profile of Time's Up, a great party game.
Locate Hard-to-Find Games
Simple, practical tips on how to find hard-to-locate board games and card games.
Determining a Board Game's Value - Board Games
Tips on figuring out how much a particular board game is worth.
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.
Spider-Man Games - Briarpatch
Information about the Spider-Man Games displayed by Briarpatch at the 2007 American International Toy Fair.
Pirates of the Caribbean PocketModel Game - Black Pearl
Information about, and a photo of, the Pirates of the Caribbean PocketModel game.
Liar! - Free Deduction Game
Liar! is a free card game with a deduction theme. It can be played with pieces most gamers have around the house, and it was the winner of the Deduction Game Design Competition.
Tranformers 3D Battle-Card Game
Information about and a photo of the Tranformers 3D Battle-Card Game, published by Wizards of the Coast.
Monopoly Tropical Tycoon DVD Game - Game Board
Monopoly Tropical Tycoon DVD Game - Game Board - American International Toy Fair 2007
Figures in The HeroScape Room
Various figures displayed in The HeroScape Room.
Beggar My Neighbor - Rules
The complete rules for the children's card game Beggar My Neighbor.
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.
Risk 2210 AD - Review
A review of the board game Risk 2210 AD, a futuristic reworking of the classic game Risk.
Best Settlers of Catan Games
The Settlers of Catan is a worldwide phenomenon -- this board game has sold more than 6 million copies, including expansions, in Germany alone. These are my picks for the best 5 Settlers of Catan games and expansions.
Dingbats - Game Review
A review of the word puzzle board game Dingbats, formerly known as Whatzit?, published by Warren Games.
Bank Size in Monopoly
An answer to the question: How much money does the bank have in the board game Monopoly?
Top 10 Card Games of 2007
My picks for the best card games published in 2007.
Go Boom - Card Game Rules
The complete rules for the family card game Go Boom, which can be played by 2 to 12 players.

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