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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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
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
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