Articles and strategy tips

Practical advice for the games on boardflix: how to play better, what to look for and why the best moves work. For the rules of a game, see its how to play guide.

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  Ludo strategy: 8 tips to win more games

  Ludo looks like pure luck, but your choices matter every turn. These eight tips cover getting tokens out, safe squares, captures and how to bring tokens home. 5 min read
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  Checkers strategy for beginners: how to stop losing early

  Learn the basic ideas that win checkers games: keep your back row, control the centre, trade when you are ahead and set up multiple jumps. 5 min read
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  Chess opening principles for beginners: the first ten moves

  You do not need to memorise openings to play good chess. Follow these principles for the first ten moves: control the centre, develop pieces, castle early and avoid common traps. 6 min read
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  Minesweeper strategy: how to solve boards without guessing

  Minesweeper is a logic puzzle, not a game of luck. Learn the one-two-one patterns, the subset rule, and when a guess is actually the best move. 6 min read
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  Carrom tips: how to aim, pot coins and cover the queen

  Carrom rewards control, not force. Learn how to place the striker, line up a shot to a pocket, choose your power and handle the queen. 5 min read
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  How to find more words in word games

  Practical ways to spot more words in Word Grid, Word Tiles and other word games: look for endings, learn the short words, scan in patterns and build on what you find. 5 min read
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  Dominoes strategy: counting, blocking and controlling the board

  Dominoes is more than matching numbers. Learn to count what has been played, hold on to your doubles, block your opponents and score in All Fives. 5 min read
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  Why board games are still worth playing

  Board games are fun, social and good practice for planning and patience. Here is why they are worth making time for, and how to get the most out of them. 4 min read