How to Play Classic Games
Clear rules for traditional table games, from backgammon and cribbage to crokinole and dominoes. Each guide covers setup, turns, scoring and the first strategy tips every new player needs.
BackgammonHow to Play Backgammon
Learn how to play backgammon step by step: board setup, moving checkers, hitting blots, bearing off, the doubling cube, gammons and beginner strategy.
CribbageHow to Play Cribbage
Learn how to play cribbage: the deal, the crib, pegging to 31, counting fifteens, pairs, runs, flushes and nobs, plus tips to win more games.
CrokinoleHow to Play Crokinole
Learn how to play crokinole: the board, shooting discs, the hit rule, scoring 20s, 15s, 10s and 5s, singles and doubles play, and tips to improve your shot.
DominoesHow to Play Dominoes
Learn how to play dominoes with a double-six set: draw dominoes, block dominoes and All Fives (Muggins) rules, scoring and simple strategy tips.
Traditional games worth mastering
Traditional games such as backgammon, cribbage, dominoes and crokinole have survived for generations because they reward skill without being complicated. Each of our how-to-play guides follows the same order: what you need, how to set up, how a turn works, how to score and how to win - followed by strategy tips and answers to common rules questions.
New to these games? Start with dominoes (the quickest to learn), then try backgammon for a perfect mix of luck and skill.