{"id":257,"date":"2017-07-19T08:43:04","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T08:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=257"},"modified":"2021-12-01T15:06:25","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T15:06:25","slug":"beat-family-board-games-everytime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/beat-family-board-games-everytime\/","title":{"rendered":"How to beat your family at board games EVERY TIME!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Updated: 1st December 2021<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>We all know how competitive we get when it comes to playing board games with our family. You could be having a lovely Christmas Day, lots of lovely new gifts, a nice wholesome dinner, a few glasses of bubbly, feet up on the sofa with the tin of chocolates next to you\u2026 it\u2019s all going well until someone suggests a game of Monopoly. Board games are a fun tradition but let\u2019s face it, we all want to win. Monopoly had to create a hotline in recent years, where experts were on hand with the official rule book, after it was revealed 51% of games end in a row.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s not just a Christmas problem, you never know when someone might next suggest bringing the board games out\u2026 after a Sunday roast, when you can\u2019t find anything to watch on tele, when the kids have gone to bed&#8230; Board game gate could happen anytime and unless you want to spend the rest of eternity being reminded by Uncle John about that time he stole all your money and left you bankrupt, you better get clued up.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve created some fun graphics to show you the sneaky tricks that will help you win at the most popular board games, every time! Say goodbye to losing and get ready to watch the smirk disappear from Uncle John\u2019s face as he heads out through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/patio-doors\">patio doors<\/a> to sulk\u2026<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How to win at\u2026 Monopoly<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-262 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-monopoly.png\" alt=\"How to win at monopoly everytime\" width=\"750\" height=\"3627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-monopoly.png 750w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-monopoly-62x300.png 62w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-monopoly-212x1024.png 212w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-monopoly-624x3018.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>Monopoly is probably the most popular board game which is why we had to feature this in our games guide. It may seem like the game is dependent on the luck of the dice but there\u2019s a few tricks you need to know if you like to win.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buy early \u2013 when you first start playing the board is empty \u2013 there\u2019s so many opportunities for purchase. Get your foot into the property market early and you can start making money off your friends and family.<\/li>\n<li>Known the footfall \u2013 while sure your fate is in the hands of the dice, experts suggest there are certain positions on the board then are more frequently landed on by players. Orange is the most landed on spot on the board so if you can buy the orange properties. Brown properties are the least landed on so maybe give them a miss.<\/li>\n<li>Create a \u2018Monopoly\u2019 \u2013 purchase properties of the same colour and create a monopoly. This will double your rest bringing you home more money.<\/li>\n<li>Stop other people\u2019s \u2018monopolies\u2019 \u2013 if you steal other people\u2019s chances of getting a monopoly, not only do you stop their profit but you can use it as a bargaining tool later. Win-win!<\/li>\n<li>Spend some time in jail \u2013 if you\u2019re in a good place and you can smell the sweet scent of success, don\u2019t be disappointed if you get some jail time. While behind bars you can\u2019t land on any properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to win at\u2026 Scrabble<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-264 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-scrabble-1.png\" alt=\"how to win at scrabble everytime\" width=\"750\" height=\"4007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-scrabble-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-scrabble-1-56x300.png 56w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-scrabble-1-624x3334.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Contrary to belief, scrabble isn\u2019t about how smart you are. You don\u2019t need a PHD to be successful at scrabble, you just need to know a few tricks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn some two and three letter words \u2013 these can be the easiest to fit on the board, they are simple to remember and you can create some unexpected high cores. XI, XU, ZA\u2026 and yes they are real words.<\/li>\n<li>Pluralise words \u2013 you don\u2019t necessarily need to create big words yourself, let other people do the hard work and pluralise them when its your turn.<\/li>\n<li>Aim to hit bonus squares \u2013 the extra points will help especially if you\u2019re struggling.<\/li>\n<li>Know your tiles \u2013 if you have a rough idea of how many of each letter there is in the game then you can guess what your opponents have left to play. You can use that to create your own strategy.<\/li>\n<li>Layout your rack in a helpful order \u2013 put common word endings (e.g. \u2018ed\u2019 and \u2018ing\u2019) on the right hand side of the rack so you can put together more complex words easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to win at\u2026Cluedo<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-260 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-cluedo.png\" alt=\"how to win at cluedo everytime\" width=\"751\" height=\"3014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-cluedo.png 751w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-cluedo-75x300.png 75w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-cluedo-255x1024.png 255w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-cluedo-624x2504.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be a psychic or a mind-reader to win at Cluedo. You simply need to know a few tricks at will give you advantage point.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t use the cards provided \u2013 use your own paper. This may seem strange but on the provided paper the information is in a set place. Your opponents may see the position where you scribble and this will give them a good idea of what you\u2019re marking off. If you use your own paper you don\u2019t give anything away.<\/li>\n<li>Stay in the rooms \u2013 the longer you are in there the more guessing you can do.<\/li>\n<li>Know the secret passageways \u2013 yes they exist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to win at\u2026 Battleship<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-258 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-battleship.png\" alt=\"how to win at battleships everytime\" width=\"751\" height=\"3251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-battleship.png 751w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-battleship-69x300.png 69w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-battleship-624x2701.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keep your ships afloat with our handy guide to winning Battleships.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experts say you are most likely to get a hit if you aim for the centre of the board.<\/li>\n<li>Only shoot at odd or even numbers, it reduces the amount of turns you need to find a ship.<\/li>\n<li>Learn what the masses do \u2013 experts say people either go for a touching or non-touching approach and there is a heatmap to suggest where people position their ships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to win at\u2026 Connect Four<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-261 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-connectfour.png\" alt=\"how to win at connect four everytime\" width=\"751\" height=\"2828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-connectfour.png 751w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-connectfour-80x300.png 80w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-connectfour-272x1024.png 272w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-connectfour-624x2350.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Everyone know\u2019s the old trick to winning noughts and crosses now, but did you know there\u2019s a similar method that will help you win Connect Four\u2026 every time?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Control the centre line \u2013 it gives you more directions to play in.<\/li>\n<li>Block three\u2019s. Don\u2019t wait to stop people at the final hurdle, prevent them getting three in a row to make sure they don\u2019t sneak a victory.<\/li>\n<li>Create a multi-pronged attack. Place your counters in several different places so you have multiple opportunities to win. If you\u2019re committed to winning, learn the 7 trap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to win at\u2026 Chess<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-272 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-chess-1.png\" alt=\"how to win at chess in only four moves\" width=\"750\" height=\"3051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-chess-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-chess-1-74x300.png 74w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-chess-1-252x1024.png 252w, https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beat-your-family-at-chess-1-624x2538.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Did you know you can win at chess in only four steps? Sure, if you\u2019re playing a chess champion they might be familiar with the move and block you from the off. If, however, you are playing with a novice, try your luck and impress them with a quick win.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you liked our latest fun piece and we hope our tips bring you success. May the odds be ever in your favour.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you know how to win at every game, try winning at keeping up with the Joneses with a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/external-doors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">external door<\/a> that will increase your home&#8217;s kerbside appeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our friendly team is always here to help so if you have any questions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climadoor.co.uk\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get in touch<\/a> with us today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated: 1st December 2021 We all know how competitive we get when it comes to playing board games with our family. 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