Ashton Wu
Board Game Expert
Education
- University of California Santa Barbara, BA, Economics,
- University of California Santa Barbara, Technology Management Certificate
Professional Achievements
- All Time Wrestling 2023 Finalist (Shelfside)
- Primal Showdown 2023 Winner (Shelfside)
- Storm the Block Tournament Commentator
- WSBG 2024 Commentator
- Fanime Yu-Gi-Oh Top 8
- Has achieved 1st place at numerous local Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments
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Co-authored Articles (286)
How to
Play Poker
Looking to learn basic poker rules? Poker’s an incredibly popular game that’s super easy to learn but difficult to master. Don’t worry—we’ll break down this strategic card game into a simple step-by-step guide....
How to
Play Baccarat
Baccarat is an exciting game, full of suspense and intrigue! Baccarat is both simple to learn and play. A game of baccarat has three possible outcomes: Player win, Banker win, and tie. Note that “Banker” does not ref...
Ride the Bus: A 3-Part Guide to Playing With Your Friends
Enhance your party with this drinking contest of chance and skill Looking for a fun drinking game, but tired of rehashing Beer Pong and King’s Cup over and over? Then “Ride the Bus” is perfect for you! With just a...
The Best Card Games to Try with Only 2 Players
Make your next game night for 2 exciting with just a deck of cards Card games are a classic way to have an entertaining evening with your partner, a friend, or a family member. With just 52 cards, you can play simple ma...
How to
Play Gin Rummy
Gin rummy is a two-person card game in which you try to get all of your cards into matching sets or runs before your opponent does. The game is a variation of "Rummy," but instead of laying your cards out during the game...
How to
Play Sevens (Card Game)
Sevens is also known as Fan Tan, Dominoes, or Parliament depending on who you ask. Regardless of the name, the goal is to get rid of your cards first in order to win. The only things you need are a deck of cards, some fr...
How to
Play Go Fish
Go Fish is a super fun game you can play with your friends, and it doesn’t take long to learn the rules! Play with 2 to 6 people, and focus on getting 4-of-a-kind matches so you can be the first one to lay down all you...
How to Play Euchre for Beginners
If you’re looking for a classic card game to play with 3 of your friends, it’s time to give Euchre a try. Euchre is one of the most popular card games, and it’s really easy to learn how to play. We’ve got a comp...
A Fun Guide to Playing Mafia With Your Friends
An easy play-by-play for the perfect murder mystery game Trying to spice up your party? Mafia could be the perfect game for you! Mafia—also called Assassin, Werewolf or Village—is a group role-playing game that test...
2 Ways to Play Liar's Dice
If you're looking for an easy and fun dice game to play with your friends, Liar's Dice is the perfect thing to try. Liar's Dice has a balance between luck and strategy since you can bluff and deceive your friends about ...
How to Properly Open Pokémon Cards
Open and rearrange any pack to save the rarest card for last Part of the excitement of opening a new Pokémon card booster pack is seeing which rare Pokémon card is included! The Pokémon card pack trick lets you save t...
How to
Play Bingo
Bingo is a fun game of chance that anyone can play. The game is played on a scorecard that's made up of 25 squares — if you get 5 squares in a row, you win!
How to
Win at Tic Tac Toe
Tic Tac Toe—it's so simple, yet endlessly entertaining. But did you know that there's a mathematically proven strategy to follow that can help you win, or at least draw, every time you play? That's right; you never hav...
How to Do Cat’s Cradle and Similar String Designs
Everything you need to know about playing the string-switching game Cat’s CradleWant something fun to do with friends or by yourself to pass the time? Well, we’ve got the perfect game for you! Cat’s Cradle is a tra...
How to Play and Win a Game of Skip Bo
Dealing the cards, making piles, and beating your friends Skip-Bo was invented in 1967, but it’s still a blast to play with your friends or family. In this timeless card game, 2-6 players lay cards onto piles in ascend...
A Beginner’s Guide to Blackjack
Master the gameplay techniques and strategies of this popular casino gameBlackjack, known by some as “21,” is a beloved card game where players aim to beat the dealer with a hand that most closely totals 21 points. W...
How to
Solve Hard Sudoku Puzzles
Sudokus are phenomenal brain teasers, but if you find yourself solving easier puzzles in a jiffy, you may have moved on to harder puzzles only to discover that they feel impossible! The neat thing about sudoku is that th...
How to
Play Speed
Speed is a card game of fast reflexes, accuracy, luck, and logic. The game is for two players and the objective is to get rid of all of your cards first. Learn how to successfully play this fun and challenging card game...
How to
Play Presidents and Assholes
Presidents and Assholes is a popular drinking game that you can play with 4 or more players. The objective is to run out of cards first so that you will be the President for the next round. Other social rankings, such as...
7 Easy Card Magic Tricks You Can Master in Minutes
Fool your friends with your sleight of hand Are you looking for a simple way to impress your friends when all you have is a deck of cards? Card tricks are the perfect way to get into magic, and there are so many easy on...
