Triple S Games

Game Experts

Jim Dahl is a game expert and the founder of Triple S Games based in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 11 years of experience, Jim runs the Triple S Games YouTube channel, known for creating concise, how-to explainer videos that provide the rules of a wide variety of different games. Their videos include board games, card games, and video games, and have been translated into 11 different languages. Triple S Games has also designed and released a few of their own games and offer a variety of chess board variations as well.

Education

  • Bachelor's, Cinema and Media Arts, Biola University

Favorite Piece of Advice

Playtest your game and have others you don't know playtest it, from only reading your rules without any input from you. Then sit down and don't talk, and watch them play it and take notes.

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Co-authored Articles (15)

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10 Great Card Games for Four Players

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A Beginner’s Guide to Go: Setup, Rules, & Gameplay

Learn to play Go with this quick and easy guide Believed to be at least 2,500 years old, Go is one of the oldest board games in the world. It’s the ultimate game to engage your mind, and while it might seem a little c...

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Play Gomoku

Gomoku is a traditional Japanese board game for 2 players that is similar to but more complex than tic-tac-toe. During the game, players take turns placing black and white pieces on the board with the goal of creating an...

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Play Egyptian Rat Screw

Egyptian Rat Screw, Slap, Snot, or War (or Egyptian War) is a game of quick wits and luck. The object of the game is to take as many of the cards as possible. This is great to play if you and some friends are bored, or i...

How to Play Flip 7: Easy Instructions for a Fun Card Game

Learn the top winning strategies & flip your way to victoryFlip 7 is a fast and fun card game for 3 or more people that requires a lot of luck and only a little skill to win. In this article, we'll explain the objective...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Dutch Blitz

Learn how to play this super fun card game for all ages Dutch Blitz is an action-packed, fast-paced game played with 4 decks of cards that have 40 cards in each deck. The game can be played with 2-4 players, or up to 8 p...

The Best Name Games and Icebreakers for Classrooms, Camps, & More

Learn and memorize everyone’s names with these group activitiesIf you’re with a group of people who don’t know each other very well, name games are a great way to introduce yourself and break the ice! Memorizing a ...

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Play 31

Great for small and large groups, 31 is easy and fun for all ages to play. Competition can be light and friendly or high-stakes, depending on the group. The game provides room for gambling, though gloating rights can pro...

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Win at the Dot Game

The Dot Game, or Dots and Boxes, is a popular pen and pencil game that is now available online. To win the game, it is necessary to control the game play from as early as possible.

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Use Strategy to Win a Texas Hold’ Em Game

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How to Play UNO House Rules (with Fun Options to Try)

Plus, exciting variations for a standard UNO gameIf you’re looking for a way to customize your UNO game, then playing the House Rules version of the game is the perfect choice. While the basic game is the same, UNO Hou...

How to Score Your Hand in Cribbage

The rule of points in cribbage (and how to win)Cribbage is a classic game that only requires a deck of cards and a peg board. If you’ve started a game of cribbage or it’s been a while since you last played, a refresh...

The 30 Funniest Board Games for Your Next Gathering

Take a look at these hilarious games for adults and kids!So, you’re planning a fun night with friends. Are there any games you can play that are totally fun and absolutely ridiculous? You bet! Take a look at the list o...

30+ Best Date Night Games for Couples

Make the most of your date night with these games & activities You can't go wrong with the classic dinner and a movie, but if you really want to make date night unforgettable, invite your date to play an exciting board g...