GUIDES & HOW TO PLAY
Board Game Guides
Real guides to over 1,000 games — rules, tips, and what makes each one worth playing. Every game here is in our library at Stratford and Waterloo.
The Fellowship of the Ring
Team up and take on Middle-earth together, chapter by chapter.
Best for:
Team games
Game time
10 min
Players
2-4
Ages
10+
Pandemic Editions Guide
Work together to save the world before time runs out.
Best for:
Team games
Game time
45 min
Players
2-4
Ages
8+
How to Play Catan
Trade, bargain and build your way through a proper evening.
Best for:
Longer games
Game time
60-90 min
Players
3-4
Ages
10+
How to Play Wingspan
A calm, beautiful game for when you’ve got time to settle in.
Best for:
Longer games
Game time
40-70 min
Players
1-5
Ages
10+
How to Play Ticket to Ride
Easy to learn, hard to put down, and perfect for a relaxed night.
Best for:
Longer games
Game time
30-60 min
Players
2-5
Ages
8+
How to Play Evolution
For a group who fancy something they can really sink their teeth into.
Best for:
Longer games
Game time
60 min
Players
2-6
Ages
12+
How to Play Everdell Farshore
A cosy, relaxed game for a long, slow afternoon.
Best for:
Longer games
Game time
40-80 min
Players
1-4
Ages
10+
How to Play 7 Wonders
Plays up to seven at once, and never drags.
Best for:
Small groups
Game time
30 min
Players
2-7
Ages
10+
Mastering Scythe
For a group ready to settle in for a big evening.
Best for:
Longer games
Game time
90-115 min
Players
1-5
Ages
14+
Scythe for New Players
Your first big evening game, with our guide to get you going.
Best for:
Big groups
Game time
90-115 min
Players
1-5
Ages
14+