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Mahjong Tiles Explained: Suits, Honours and Bonus Tiles
September 14, 2026
A mahjong set has 144 tiles and looks daunting, but they divide into a few simple groups. This guide explains every tile: the three suits...
Blake Sterling
Chess Rules Explained: Every Rule, Move and Exception
September 9, 2026
The complete reference to the rules of chess, from the board setup and how each piece moves through to the special moves and exceptions that...
Chess Piece Names and Meanings: All Six Pieces Explained
A complete guide to the chess pieces: the names of all six pieces at a glance, what each means and how it moves, what each...
Kurt Ebrado
How to Play Chinese Checkers: Rules and Strategy
September 8, 2026
Chinese checkers is a classic family game that takes minutes to learn but rewards a little strategy. This guide covers how to play: the goal,...
Karl Matias
Glass Chess Sets: How to Choose the Right One
September 7, 2026
A glass chess set is as much a piece of interactive art as a game, catching the light in a way wood and stone cannot....
Giant and Outdoor Chess Sets: A Complete Buying Guide
September 3, 2026
A giant chess set turns a lawn, playground or courtyard into an event. This complete guide covers how to choose a giant or outdoor chess...
Chess Gifts: The Best Sets for Every Budget
September 2, 2026
A chess set is a rare gift that is beautiful, rewarding to use and lasts a lifetime. This guide to the best chess gifts breaks...
Mahjong Sets: A Complete Buyer's Guide
August 31, 2026
Not all mahjong sets are the same. This complete buyer's guide covers every decision that matters when choosing a mahjong set: the regional styles (Chinese,...
How to Play Mahjong: A Complete Beginner's Guide
August 27, 2026
Mahjong takes minutes to learn but rewards a lifetime of play. This complete beginner's guide covers the four-player tile game from scratch: understanding the 144...
How to Play Checkers (Draughts): A Complete Beginner's Guide
Checkers, known as draughts across Britain and Australia, takes five minutes to learn but rewards a lifetime of play. This complete beginner's guide covers the...
How to Play Backgammon: A Complete Beginner's Guide
August 20, 2026
Backgammon takes minutes to learn but rewards a lifetime of play. This complete beginner's guide covers how to play backgammon from scratch: the aim of...
How to Set Up a Backgammon Board: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Setting up a backgammon board comes down to one mirrored pattern: two, five, three and five checkers on the 24, 13, 8 and 6-points. This...