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Best way to learn a new game? (feddit.de)
submitted 1 year ago by dpunked@feddit.de to c/boardgames@feddit.de
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Sure, the best way to learn is someone explaining the game to you live, but thats not always available.

What do you do? Read the manual, watch videos or something else? Any specific creator to recommend?

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[–] detour@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I usually read the rulebook, then find a video (ideally "Watch It Played", Rodney is a treasure) to confirm my understanding of what I read and/or clarify anything I didn't. This is usually sufficient. Another cheeky way to learn a game is to play it on BoardGameArena where the system won't allow you to play the game wrong.

[–] birki@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago

I do the same and if anything does not make sense to me in the flow and the game is not new, i‘ll ask chatgpt for clarifications

[–] homoludens@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

Upvote for Rodney <3 (and the rest of the tips as well)