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How To Guides Archive
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What's the difference between Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar?
A beginner’s guide to Games Workshop’s flagship miniatures games.
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5 tips for surviving the Cuphead board game’s brutal difficulty (Sponsored by The Op)
Here's a real high-class bout!
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How to play the Pokémon TCG: A beginner’s guide
Learn the basics of how to play the Pokémon TCG, card types and how evolutions work.
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How to play chess for beginners: setup, moves and basic rules explained
Learn how to play chess using our beginner’s guide, from basic moves to en passant and castling.
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How to run a Dungeons & Dragons 5E horror campaign for Halloween
From choosing a sourcebook to picking enemies.
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Which edition of Dungeons & Dragons is best? D&D edition differences from OG to 5E
From the 1974 original to the RPG's latest Fifth Edition, we run through what makes each D&D edition worth playing (or not).
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How to play Magic: The Gathering: A beginner's guide
Everything you need to get started with MTG as a beginner, from how to play, what to buy first and how to do a draft.
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Magic: The Gathering terms explained: glossary of MTG slang, jargon and lingo
Talk the talk before you planeswalk the walk.
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How to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game: A beginner's guide
Get to grips with the basics of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, from card types and summoning to building your first deck.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E cleric class explained
Kit out your warrior of faith with the right spells and equipment to make them a D&D powerhouse.
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Fake Pokémon cards: How to tell if it's a fake
Follow these tips to help identify if your Pokémon cards are the real deal.
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Pokémon TCG rarities explained
From Reverse Holo to Shadowless, we've got you covered.
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How to build a Pokémon TCG deck for beginners
Learn the rules for building a card deck in the Pokémon TCG.
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Board game types explained: a beginner's guide to tabletop gaming terms
How to tell your roll-and-writes from your roll-and-moves.
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How to host a great board game night (Sponsored by Hunt a Killer)
From snacks to seating, what makes for the perfect event for playing board games?
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How to play Patchwork: board game’s rules, scoring and how to win explained
Reap what you sew.
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How to play Love Letter: board game's rules, setup and how to win explained
Princess of Hearts.
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How to teach board games to new players
The explanation, explained.
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How to play Betrayal at House on the Hill: board game's rules, setup and haunts explained
Don't fear the rulebook.
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How to play Pioneer in Magic: The Gathering
Standard's rotation a pain? Modern too pricey? Get started with one of MTG’s newest - and most accessible - formats.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E sorcerer class explained
Choose the right equipment, spells and origin to create the ultimate sorcerer in D&D 5E.
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How to paint miniatures: A step-by-step beginner’s guide
From sprue to stunner.
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Calculating the numbers you need to get roleplaying
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How to make a great puzzle in Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Top tips to keep players guessing, not stressing.
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How to play Catan: board game’s rules, setup and scoring explained
Wood that it were so simple.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E druid class explained
Create a character that Captain Planet would be proud of, from how to cast spells to which druidic circle you should choose.
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How to play Azul: board game’s setup, gameplay rules and scoring explained
Tiling without the tiring.
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How to play Pathfinder RPG: A beginner’s guide to 2E
Get started with the second edition of the fantasy roleplaying game.
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How to make a great dungeon for Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Ten tips to help turn you into a true dungeon master.
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How to play Magic: The Gathering Arena: A beginner's guide
Get started with MTG Arena, from navigating menus to expanding your card collection.
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How to play Draft in Magic: The Gathering
Learn about MTG’s Draft format, how to play and the best way to build your deck.
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How to play board games online with friends
The best ways to play board games online with friends when you can’t be together in person, from voice chat to digital tabletops.
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How to play tabletop RPGs by yourself: A beginner's guide to solo roleplaying
What do you mean, ‘solo roleplaying’?
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E bard class explained
Pick the best spells, master Bardic Inspiration and choose the right college to capture the hearts of allies and enemies alike.
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How to play Pokémon TCG Online: Get started on PC and mobile
Where to download Pokémon TCG Online, how to get more cards and how to earn PokéCoins.
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Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021 draft guide: How to draft M21
10 of the best archetypes to use when playing Limited Draft with the latest MTG set.
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How to play Commander format in Magic: The Gathering
Take charge as we guide you through one of MTG’s most popular formats.
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How to play Vampire: The Masquerade RPG: A beginner’s guide
Sun’s down, fangs out.
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How to play Dungeons & Dragons 5E: A beginner's guide
Everything you need to know to get started with the world's biggest tabletop RPG.
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How to play Dungeons & Dragons online
Keep your tabletop roleplaying group going wherever you are by playing Dungeons & Dragons online.
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Magic: The Gathering - Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths draft guide: How to draft the latest MTG set
10 different strategies to get you started with MTG’s Limited format.
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How to introduce board games to friends and family
10 tips on getting new players to the table - and encouraging them to stay there.
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Dicebreaker Answers: Your questions about miniatures, painting tips and Warhammer 40,000
Brush up on your knowledge.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E ranger class explained
Hunting for answers to what a ranger can do, how to create one and develop the ranger class further in Dungeons & Dragons 5E.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E fighter class explained
Give yourself a fighting chance in D&D with our guide to what the fighter class can do, how you can create one and develop it further.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E key terms explained
Learning the lingo.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E rogue class explained
Rogues mean shifty business.
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What do the different Magic: The Gathering mana colours mean?
Don’t be left feeling Blue or seeing Red with our guide to MTG’s five mana colours.
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How to play Warhammer: Age of Sigmar - and what to buy first
How to play Age of Sigmar, what to buy first and how to get going on a budget.
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How to play Arkham Horror: The Card Game: Getting started with the LCG
Get eldritch or die trying.
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How to play Warhammer 40,000 - and what to buy first
It’s more than just Space Marines.
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Magic: The Gathering deck types explained
How to build and play Aggro, Midrange, Control and Combo decks.
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How to play the Cyberpunk Red tabletop RPG: A beginner’s guide
When to roll, what to roll and how to get started with the Cyberpunk Red RPG.
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How to pick your character class in Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Find out what class works best for your D&D character; whether it’s a rogue, ranger or fighter.
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Magic: The Gathering’s most popular formats explained
How to get started with Standard, Modern and more of the card game's biggest formats.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E warlock class explained
How to play a patron of the dark arts.
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How to start a Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying group
From finding players at conventions to playing D&D online, here’s everything you need to get your party started.
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The basics of Dungeons & Dragons: Everything you need to know
Where to get started with the fantasy roleplaying game.
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How to choose the right character race in Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Is your character a dwarf, elf or tiefling at heart? Find out here!
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How to build a Magic: The Gathering deck for beginners
How many cards you need, what to include and how to put it all together from scratch.
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How to make Dungeons & Dragons 5E characters for beginners
Follow our step-by-step guide to making a D&D character.
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What to buy if you want to play Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Everything you need to play D&D, plus some nice extras.
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How to play Keyforge: A beginner's guide
Get started with the latest card game from the creator of Magic: The Gathering.
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Dungeons & Dragons 5E wizard class explained
How many spells, and what to cast - we’ve got everything you could ever wand.