Ah, the sweet smell of a freshly unwrapped board game. There’s nothing quite like it. But once the shiny new pieces have been admired, the real challenge begins: learning how to play. Fear not, for we’ve compiled a plethora of methods from fellow gamers to help you make sense of the beautifully organized chaos of rules and strategies. Whether you’re a rulebook devotee, a video vanguard, an interactive innovator, or a learning curve chaser, we’ll share the wild and wacky ways your fellow gaming enthusiasts are tackling the art of learning a new game. So let the journey commence – as, after all, it’s not about the rules you live by, but the games you play.