QuickPlayRulesGood games.
Brighter gatherings.⌕

A little less rulebook. A little more game night.

Less reading.
More playing.

Clear rules, quick guides, and smarter moves for your next game night.

2 playersUp to 30 minutesBeginner guides

What’s on the table?

Find your kind of game.
Card gamesA deck. A few friends. Endless possibilities.Board gamesClassic boards, fresh rivalries.

A good place to start

Explore all games

Chess

Beginner chess rules: how to set up the board, how each piece moves, castling, en passant, promotion, checkmate and draws — one clear beginner page.

♙ 2 players◷ Time varies

Rummy

Basic rummy rules: the deal (10, 7 or 6 cards), drawing and discarding, melding sets and runs, laying off on melds, and scoring when someone goes out.

♙ 2–6 players◷ 15–30 min

Hearts

Hearts rules for four players: passing, breaking hearts, shooting the moon and scoring — plus jack of diamonds, 3- and 5-player variants and a glossary.

♙ 3–5 players◷ 30–60 min

Backgammon

Backgammon rules for beginners: board setup, dice moves, hitting and the bar, bearing off to win — with the 15 opening moves and key terms.

♙ 2 players◷ 15–45 min

Beyond the basics

Your next move,
a little smarter.

Small ideas that make a difference. Start with a few useful principles, then find your own way to play.

Make safer choices in BackgammonThree questions to ask before you move your checkers.Backgammon opening movesThe fifteen backgammon opening rolls with standard moves and one-line reasons — plus doubles replies and how to handle the back pair.Your first ten moves in ChessA practical checklist for a calmer, more purposeful opening.