How To Guides
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MTG Arena codes: Free MTGA booster packs and cosmetics
Build your digital card collection without paying a penny.
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One D&D changes vs 5E: What's new in the next Dungeons & Dragons edition?
From creating your character to casting spells, here’s how One D&D is different to 5E.
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Disney Lorcana draft rules: How to draft Lorcana
Crack a pack and jump in with our guide to Lorcana’s Booster Draft format.
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How to play Disney Lorcana: TCG’s rules, how to build a deck and how to win explained
Get started with the new collectible card game from the House of Mouse.
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D&D races and species guide: Which to choose in 5E
Pick between pointed ears, horns, tusks and more.
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How to build a Lorcana deck in the Disney TCG
Ensure your Disney Lorcana deck is up to scratch by following our guide.
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Disney Lorcana card rarity explained: How to identify the rarest Lorcana cards
Super Rare, Legendary or Enchanted? Work out how rare your Lorcana cards are with our guide.
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How to play checkers: Draughts rules and jumps explained
Learn the basic rules of checkers and get tips on how to win in our beginner's guide.
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How to play One Piece Card Game: TCG’s rules, how to build a deck and how to win explained
Become King of the Pirates.
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D&D barbarian 5E guide: How to play a barbarian in Dungeons & Dragons
Rage against the Awakened Tree.
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How to play Commander in Magic: The Gathering
Take charge as we guide you through one of MTG’s most popular formats.
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Pokémon TCG Live: Everything you need to know, and how to get started
Know it all before you catch ‘em all in the TCG’s latest digital outing.
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How to play Root: board game's rules, setup and scoring explained
Send little cute animals to fight for the dominance of the Woodlands.
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How to play Go: rules, setup and scoring explained
Slowly build your frontiers and dominate the board on Go.
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How to play Dungeons & Dragons 5E for beginners
Everything you need to know to get started with the world's biggest tabletop RPG.
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How to play Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game: board game’s rules, setup and scoring explained
Join the Rebels or the Empire.
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How to play Codenames: board game’s rules, setup and scoring
In Codenames you’ll find all the tension and fun a world full of spies can offer.
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How to play Splendor: board game’s rules, setup and scoring explained
Get to grips with this gem of a card game.
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How to play Frosthaven: setup, character creation and rules explained
Face many dangers while protecting your base in Frosthaven.
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How to play Carcassonne: board game’s rules, setup and scoring explained
A chill and fun mediaeval experience
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One D&D: Everything you need to know about the next Dungeons & Dragons edition
Dive into new dungeons.
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D&D classes: Which character class to choose in Dungeons & Dragons 5E
From barbarian to wizard, how to decide what to play.
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How to play chess for beginners: rules, moves and setup
Learn how to play chess using our beginner’s guide, from basic rules to en passant and castling.
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D&D 5E languages explained: A guide to language in Fifth Edition
Every language you might encounter on your adventures.
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How to play Uno: rules, setup and how to win
From Reverse cards to +2 and +4, here's everything you need to know about the Uno rules.
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5 ways to play RPGs without a GM
Ditch the DM screen and run exciting, immersive campaigns as a group - or by yourself.
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How to play Risk: board game’s rules, setup and how to win
Get a recap of the classic strategy game’s rules.
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How to play Monopoly (the right way): Rules, setup and how to win
Ditch the house variants and avoid arguments with our recap of the classic board game's official rules.
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How to play Cluedo: board game’s rules, setup and how to win explained
Keep the mystery in the murder, not the rules.
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How to play Exploding Kittens: rules, setup and how to win explained
Get yourself feline familiar with the party hit.
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Pokémon World Championships 2022: Where and when to watch Pokémon TCG streams
How to catch this weekend’s TCG, Sword and Shield, Go, Unite and Pokken matches live.
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MTG keywords explained: What every keyword means in Magic: The Gathering
From Absorb to Wither, all the keywords a MTG player needs to know.
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How to make a roleplaying game
From using an existing RPG system to making your custom hack fun to play.
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How to download Pokémon TCG Live beta outside of Canada
You can check out the limited beta on PC and mobile wherever you are by using a VPN.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel: The best starter deck to choose for beginners
Pick up your first starter deck, unlock structure decks and find out how to get more cards in our guide to Yu-Gi-Oh!’s latest digital offering.
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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 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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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 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 make a great puzzle in Dungeons & Dragons 5E
Top tips to keep players guessing, not stressing.
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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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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 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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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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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.
