Strategy Guides
Dots and Boxes Strategy: Master Chains and the Double-Cross
Dots and Boxes is not luck. Learn chains, loops and the double-cross trick that lets you control who opens the big chains at the end.
· 7 min read
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Strategy guides, rules explainers and game night ideas for the classic games you play with friends.
Gaming Culture
Why Short Casual Games Are Worth Your Break Time
A five-minute puzzle or a quick round with a friend can be a good use of a break. Here is what short games are good for, minus the hype.
· 6 min read
Strategy Guides
Checkers Strategy: Rules and Tips to Beat Anyone
Forced captures turn checkers into a game of traps. Learn the American rules and the strategy that wins: back-row defence, shots and kings.
· 6 min read
Strategy Guides
Wordle Duel Strategy: Best Starting Words and Race Tips
Racing friends to the same five-letter word changes everything. Learn the best openers and how to balance speed against accuracy.
· 6 min read
Gaming Culture
From Tabletop to Browser: A History of Classic Games
Chess, Ludo and Snakes and Ladders are far older than the internet. Here is how the classics began and how they made the jump to your browser.
· 6 min read
Strategy Guides
Chess Tips for Beginners: 10 Habits to Stop Losing
Most beginner chess games are lost to the same few habits. Fix these ten and you will win more games long before studying openings.
· 6 min read
How to Play
Raja Rani (Chor Sipahi) Rules, Scoring and Tips
The classic Indian chit game of King, Queen, Minister, Police and Thief: roles, scoring and tips for bluffing and catching the Thief.
· 5 min read
Game Night
Online Game Night Ideas for Friends, Family and Teams
Ready-to-run online game night formats for friends, family and remote teams, with the browser games that work best over a video call.
· 6 min read
Strategy Guides
Connect Four Strategy: How to Win More Often
Connect Four is a solved game, and the ideas behind it are easy to learn. Master the centre, the 7-trap and the odd-even rule.
· 6 min read
How to Play
How to Play Uno: Official Rules, Scoring and Tips
Settle the stacking argument for good. Here are the official Uno rules, how scoring to 500 works and the tactics that win more rounds.
· 7 min read
Game Night
Best Free Browser Multiplayer Games to Play With Friends
No downloads, no installs, just a room code. Here are the best free browser games to play with friends, grouped by group size and mood.
· 6 min read
Strategy Guides
Ludo Strategy: 9 Tips to Win More Games
Ludo is not pure luck. These nine practical tips cover safe squares, captures, releasing tokens and finishing cleanly so you win more often.
· 7 min read