We're talking about "the teach" this week! This is such an important element of the board game experience and can either make or break a game for a player. Also, we'll regroup on the latest Allplay card builder game, Ruins, by designer John D. Clair.

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Rules for teaching rules!

1. Do Your Homework! - Learn the game before introducing it to a group
2. Big to Little - Start with the objective, even if it's just “get the most points” and work your way down (objective -> round structure -> turn structure -> actions -> exceptions)
3. Use the Game Structure - Use a player aid to structure explanation if one exists and keep the focus on the current step
4. Allow Questions - Pause and check for understanding/answer questions
5. Reiterate and Highlight - Reiterate the end game scoring/conditions once players understand the mechanics
6. Mid-Game Check-In - “Pause” the game to highlight corner case rules after players begin

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