CS17 Guides
Helpful guides, rules and how-to articles for card games, dice games, board games, word puzzles, maths, money and measurements.
Card Games
22 guides500
Bidding, contracts and scoring.
Canasta
Partnership melds, canastas and scoring.
Crazy Eights
Matching suits, ranks and eights.
Euchre
Trump, bowers, tricks and scoring.
Five-Suit Rummy
Five-suit sets, runs and play.
Gin Rummy
Melds, knocking and deadwood.
Go Fish
Ask for ranks and collect sets.
Hearts
Avoid hearts and the Queen of Spades.
Old Maid
Make pairs and avoid the Old Maid.
Pinochle
Melds, bidding, tricks and scoring.
Poker
Hands, betting and table play.
Quiddler
Build words from letter cards.
Rummy
Sets, runs, drawing and discarding.
Scat
Build suit runs and empty your hand.
Skip-Bo
Build piles in numerical order.
Snap
Spot matching cards and call Snap.
Solitaire
Klondike layout, moves and foundations.
Spider Solitaire
Build complete King-to-Ace sequences.
Spades
Bid tricks with Spades as trump.
Texas Hold'em
Hole cards, community cards and betting.
War
Compare cards and win the deck.
Whist
Classic partnership trick-taking.
All Card Games
500
Bidding, contracts and scoring.
Canasta
Partnership melds, canastas and scoring.
Crazy Eights
Matching suits, ranks and eights.
Euchre
Trump, bowers, tricks and scoring.
Five-Suit Rummy
Five-suit sets, runs and play.
Gin Rummy
Melds, knocking and deadwood.
Go Fish
Ask for ranks and collect sets.
Hearts
Avoid hearts and the Queen of Spades.
Old Maid
Make pairs and avoid the Old Maid.
Pinochle
Melds, bidding, tricks and scoring.
Poker
Hands, betting and table play.
Quiddler
Build words from letter cards.
Rummy
Sets, runs, drawing and discarding.
Scat
Build suit runs and empty your hand.
Skip-Bo
Build piles in numerical order.
Snap
Spot matching cards and call Snap.
Solitaire
Klondike layout, moves and foundations.
Spider Solitaire
Build complete King-to-Ace sequences.
Spades
Bid tricks with Spades as trump.
Texas Hold'em
Hole cards, community cards and betting.
War
Compare cards and win the deck.
Whist
Classic partnership trick-taking.
Dice Games
13 guidesFive-Dice Combination
Score categories and strategy.
Pig
Simple push-your-luck dice game.
Bunco
Rolling, scoring and rounds.
Farkle
Rules, scoring and house variations.
Liar's Dice
Bluffing, bidding and challenges.
Poker Dice
Poker-style dice combinations.
Ship, Captain & Crew
Secure 6, 5 and 4, then cargo.
Beetle
Roll to complete your drawing.
Shut the Box
Roll and close numbered tiles.
Ten Thousand Dice
Score dice and bank points.
Sevens Dice
Find combinations totalling seven.
Mexico Dice
Roll combinations and score.
Simple Dice Games
Quick games with ordinary dice.
🎲 Dice Games
Farkle
Scoring, turns and strategy.
Poker Dice
Poker-style dice combinations.
Five-Dice Combination
Score categories and combinations.
Bunco
Rounds, scoring and table play.
Ship, Captain & Crew
Secure 6, 5 and 4, then cargo.
Pig
Roll, hold and push your luck.
Beetle
Roll to complete your drawing.
Liar's Dice
Bluffing and hidden dice.
Shut the Box
Roll and close numbered tiles.
Ten Thousand Dice
Score dice and bank points.
Sevens Dice
Find combinations totalling seven.
Mexico Dice
Roll combinations and score.
Simple Dice Games
Quick games with ordinary dice.
Board & Family Games
15 guidesBackgammon
Movement, hitting and strategy.
Checkers / Draughts
Rules, captures and kings.
Chess
Pieces, rules and checkmate.
Chinese Checkers
Moves, jumps and strategy.
Dominoes
Matching tiles, play and scoring.
Dots and Boxes
Draw lines and capture boxes.
Fleet Grid Game
Find and sink the hidden fleet.
Four in a Row
Drop, connect and block.
Ludo
Race your pieces around the board.
Mancala
Sow stones and capture pieces.
Memory
Match pairs and test your memory.
Nim
Take objects and plan the final move.
Noughts and Crosses
Classic three-in-a-row game.
Reversi-Style
Trap and flip your opponent's discs.
Snakes and Ladders
Climb ladders and avoid snakes.
♟️ Board & Family Games
Backgammon
Movement, hitting and strategy.
Checkers / Draughts
Rules, captures and kings.
Chess
Pieces, rules and checkmate.
Chinese Checkers
Moves, jumps and strategy.
Dominoes
Matching tiles, play and scoring.
Dots and Boxes
Draw lines and capture boxes.
Fleet Grid Game
Find and sink the hidden fleet.
Four in a Row
Drop, connect and block.
Ludo
Race your pieces around the board.
Mancala
Sow stones and capture pieces.
Memory
Match pairs and test your memory.
Nim
Take objects and plan the final move.
Noughts and Crosses
Classic three-in-a-row game.
Reversi-Style
Trap and flip your opponent's discs.
Snakes and Ladders
Climb ladders and avoid snakes.
Words & Puzzles
20 guidesCrossword Puzzles
Clues, crossings and solving techniques.
Word Searches
Find hidden words quickly and systematically.
Anagrams
Rearrange letters to uncover words.
Word Scrambles
Unscramble mixed letters into words.
Hangman
Guess letters and reveal the hidden word.
Word Ladders
Change one letter at a time.
Word Chains
Link words using an agreed rule.
Word Squares
Make words work across and down.
Cryptograms
Decode substitution puzzles.
Acrostic Puzzles
Use clue answers to reveal a message.
Rebus Puzzles
Decode visual words and phrases.
Logic Puzzles
Use clues and deduction to find the solution.
Sudoku
Fill rows, columns and boxes logically.
Killer Sudoku
Combine Sudoku logic with cage totals.
Number Crosswords
Solve numerical clues and crossing digits.
Codeword Puzzles
Match number codes to letters.
Word Wheels
Build words around a centre letter.
Missing Letter Puzzles
Restore missing letters using clues and patterns.
Hidden Words
Find words concealed inside longer text.
Word Association
Keep a chain of connected words going.
All Words & Puzzles
Crossword Puzzles
Clues, crossings and solving techniques.
Word Searches
Find hidden words quickly and systematically.
Anagrams
Rearrange letters to uncover words.
Word Scrambles
Unscramble mixed letters into words.
Hangman
Guess letters and reveal the hidden word.
Word Ladders
Change one letter at a time.
Word Chains
Link words using an agreed rule.
Word Squares
Make words work across and down.
Cryptograms
Decode substitution puzzles.
Acrostic Puzzles
Use clue answers to reveal a message.
Rebus Puzzles
Decode visual words and phrases.
Logic Puzzles
Use clues and deduction to find the solution.
Sudoku
Fill rows, columns and boxes logically.
Killer Sudoku
Combine Sudoku logic with cage totals.
Number Crosswords
Solve numerical clues and crossing digits.
Codeword Puzzles
Match number codes to letters.
Word Wheels
Build words around a centre letter.
Missing Letter Puzzles
Restore missing letters using clues and patterns.
Hidden Words
Find words concealed inside longer text.
Word Association
Keep a chain of connected words going.
Maths & Money
20 guidesPercentages
Find percentages of everyday amounts.
Percentage Increase & Decrease
Measure how values rise or fall.
Fractions
Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.
Ratios
Compare and share quantities in proportion.
Averages
Calculate mean, median and mode.
Simple Interest
Calculate interest on the original principal.
Compound Interest
Calculate growth with interest on interest.
Discounts
Work out discounts and sale prices.
GST
Calculate GST-inclusive and exclusive amounts.
Sales Tax
Calculate sales tax and final price.
Profit & Loss
Find profit or loss from revenue and costs.
Profit Margin
Express profit as a percentage of revenue.
Markup
Calculate markup from cost and selling price.
Hourly Pay
Calculate gross pay from hours and rate.
Overtime Pay
Calculate overtime using rate multipliers.
Simple Budget
Plan income, expenses and savings.
Loan Repayments
Understand regular loan repayment estimates.
Savings Growth
Estimate savings with deposits and interest.
Unit Price
Compare costs using a common unit.
Compare Prices
Compare products and find better value.
All Maths & Money
Percentages
Find percentages of everyday amounts.
Percentage Increase & Decrease
Measure how values rise or fall.
Fractions
Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.
Ratios
Compare and share quantities in proportion.
Averages
Calculate mean, median and mode.
Simple Interest
Calculate interest on the original principal.
Compound Interest
Calculate growth with interest on interest.
Discounts
Work out discounts and sale prices.
GST
Calculate GST-inclusive and exclusive amounts.
Sales Tax
Calculate sales tax and final price.
Profit & Loss
Find profit or loss from revenue and costs.
Profit Margin
Express profit as a percentage of revenue.
Markup
Calculate markup from cost and selling price.
Hourly Pay
Calculate gross pay from hours and rate.
Overtime Pay
Calculate overtime using rate multipliers.
Simple Budget
Plan income, expenses and savings.
Loan Repayments
Understand regular loan repayment estimates.
Savings Growth
Estimate savings with deposits and interest.
Unit Price
Compare costs using a common unit.
Compare Prices
Compare products and find better value.
Measurements & Conversions
20 guidesConvert Length
Convert common length units.
Convert Area
Convert common area units.
Convert Volume
Convert liquid and cubic volume units.
Convert Weight and Mass
Convert metric and imperial weights.
Convert Temperature
Convert Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin.
Convert Cooking Measurements
Convert cups, spoons and millilitres.
Convert Cooking Weights
Convert grams, ounces and pounds.
Convert Speed
Convert km/h, mph, m/s and knots.
Convert Pressure
Convert kPa, bar, psi and pascals.
Convert Energy
Convert joules, kilojoules and calories.
Convert Power
Convert watts, kilowatts and horsepower.
Convert Time
Convert seconds, minutes, hours and days.
Convert Fuel Economy
Convert L/100km, km/L and MPG.
Convert Data Storage
Convert bytes, KB, MB, GB and TB.
Calculate Perimeter
Calculate distance around common shapes.
Calculate Area
Calculate area of common shapes.
Calculate Volume
Calculate volume of common 3D shapes.
Read a Tape Measure
Read metric and imperial markings.
Measure a Room
Measure room dimensions accurately.
Calculate Square Metres
Calculate floor, wall and room area.
All Measurements & Conversions
Convert Length
Convert common length units.
Convert Area
Convert common area units.
Convert Volume
Convert liquid and cubic volume units.
Convert Weight and Mass
Convert metric and imperial weights.
Convert Temperature
Convert Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin.
Convert Cooking Measurements
Convert cups, spoons and millilitres.
Convert Cooking Weights
Convert grams, ounces and pounds.
Convert Speed
Convert km/h, mph, m/s and knots.
Convert Pressure
Convert kPa, bar, psi and pascals.
Convert Energy
Convert joules, kilojoules and calories.
Convert Power
Convert watts, kilowatts and horsepower.
Convert Time
Convert seconds, minutes, hours and days.
Convert Fuel Economy
Convert L/100km, km/L and MPG.
Convert Data Storage
Convert bytes, KB, MB, GB and TB.
Calculate Perimeter
Calculate distance around common shapes.
Calculate Area
Calculate area of common shapes.
Calculate Volume
Calculate volume of common 3D shapes.
Read a Tape Measure
Read metric and imperial markings.
Measure a Room
Measure room dimensions accurately.
Calculate Square Metres
Calculate floor, wall and room area.
Everyday How-To
60 guidesTie a Tie
Tie a Tie with a clear step-by-step guide.
Tie Shoelaces
Tie Shoelaces with a clear step-by-step guide.
Sew on a Button
Sew on a Button with a clear step-by-step guide.
Change a Light Bulb
Change a Light Bulb with a clear step-by-step guide.
Change a Smoke Alarm Battery
Change a Smoke Alarm Battery with a clear step-by-step guide.
Reset a Circuit Breaker
Reset a Circuit Breaker with a clear step-by-step guide.
Unclog a Sink
Unclog a Sink with a clear step-by-step guide.
Unclog a Toilet
Unclog a Toilet with a clear step-by-step guide.
Turn Off the Water Supply
Turn Off the Water Supply with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Plunger
Use a Plunger with a clear step-by-step guide.
Hang a Picture
Hang a Picture with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Tape Measure
Use a Tape Measure with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Spirit Level
Use a Spirit Level with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Screwdriver
Use a Screwdriver with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Hammer Safely
Use a Hammer Safely with a clear step-by-step guide.
Find a Wall Stud
Find a Wall Stud with a clear step-by-step guide.
Fill a Small Hole in a Wall
Fill a Small Hole in a Wall with a clear step-by-step guide.
Fix a Squeaky Door Hinge
Fix a Squeaky Door Hinge with a clear step-by-step guide.
Change a Door Handle
Change a Door Handle with a clear step-by-step guide.
Clean Windows
Clean Windows with a clear step-by-step guide.
Clean an Oven
Clean an Oven with a clear step-by-step guide.
Clean a Microwave
Clean a Microwave with a clear step-by-step guide.
Clean a Dishwasher
Clean a Dishwasher with a clear step-by-step guide.
Clean a Washing Machine
Clean a Washing Machine with a clear step-by-step guide.
Clean a Fridge
Clean a Fridge with a clear step-by-step guide.
Remove Common Stains
Remove Common Stains with a clear step-by-step guide.
Wash Clothes
Wash Clothes with a clear step-by-step guide.
Read Laundry Symbols
Read Laundry Symbols with a clear step-by-step guide.
Iron a Shirt
Iron a Shirt with a clear step-by-step guide.
Fold a Fitted Sheet
Fold a Fitted Sheet with a clear step-by-step guide.
Make a Bed
Make a Bed with a clear step-by-step guide.
Boil an Egg
Boil an Egg with a clear step-by-step guide.
Cook Rice
Cook Rice with a clear step-by-step guide.
Cook Pasta
Cook Pasta with a clear step-by-step guide.
Make Scrambled Eggs
Make Scrambled Eggs with a clear step-by-step guide.
Make Pancakes
Make Pancakes with a clear step-by-step guide.
Make Tea
Make Tea with a clear step-by-step guide.
Make Coffee
Make Coffee with a clear step-by-step guide.
Sharpen a Kitchen Knife
Sharpen a Kitchen Knife with a clear step-by-step guide.
Store Food Safely
Store Food Safely with a clear step-by-step guide.
Check Tyre Pressure
Check Tyre Pressure with a clear step-by-step guide.
Change a Flat Tyre
Change a Flat Tyre with a clear step-by-step guide.
Jump-Start a Car
Jump-Start a Car with a clear step-by-step guide.
Check Engine Oil
Check Engine Oil with a clear step-by-step guide.
Refill Windscreen Washer Fluid
Refill Windscreen Washer Fluid with a clear step-by-step guide.
Replace Windscreen Wipers
Replace Windscreen Wipers with a clear step-by-step guide.
Wash a Car
Wash a Car with a clear step-by-step guide.
Wrap a Present
Wrap a Present with a clear step-by-step guide.
Address an Envelope
Address an Envelope with a clear step-by-step guide.
Pack a Suitcase
Pack a Suitcase with a clear step-by-step guide.
Read a Map
Read a Map with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Compass
Use a Compass with a clear step-by-step guide.
Plant a Seed
Plant a Seed with a clear step-by-step guide.
Repot a Plant
Repot a Plant with a clear step-by-step guide.
Mow a Lawn
Mow a Lawn with a clear step-by-step guide.
Change a Tap Washer
Change a Tap Washer with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Fire Extinguisher
Use a Fire Extinguisher with a clear step-by-step guide.
Test a Smoke Alarm
Test a Smoke Alarm with a clear step-by-step guide.
Make an Emergency Kit
Make an Emergency Kit with a clear step-by-step guide.
Perform Basic First Aid
Perform Basic First Aid with a clear step-by-step guide.
All Everyday How-To
Tie a Tie
Tie a Tie with a clear step-by-step guide.
Tie Shoelaces
Tie Shoelaces with a clear step-by-step guide.
Sew on a Button
Sew on a Button with a clear step-by-step guide.
Change a Light Bulb
Change a Light Bulb with a clear step-by-step guide.
Change a Smoke Alarm Battery
Change a Smoke Alarm Battery with a clear step-by-step guide.
Reset a Circuit Breaker
Reset a Circuit Breaker with a clear step-by-step guide.
Unclog a Sink
Unclog a Sink with a clear step-by-step guide.
Unclog a Toilet
Unclog a Toilet with a clear step-by-step guide.
Turn Off the Water Supply
Turn Off the Water Supply with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Plunger
Use a Plunger with a clear step-by-step guide.
Hang a Picture
Hang a Picture with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Tape Measure
Use a Tape Measure with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Spirit Level
Use a Spirit Level with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Screwdriver
Use a Screwdriver with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Hammer Safely
Use a Hammer Safely with a clear step-by-step guide.
Find a Wall Stud
Find a Wall Stud with a clear step-by-step guide.
Fill a Small Hole in a Wall
Fill a Small Hole in a Wall with a clear step-by-step guide.
Fix a Squeaky Door Hinge
Fix a Squeaky Door Hinge with a clear step-by-step guide.
Change a Door Handle
Change a Door Handle with a clear step-by-step guide.
Clean Windows
Clean Windows with a clear step-by-step guide.
Clean an Oven
Clean an Oven with a clear step-by-step guide.
Clean a Microwave
Clean a Microwave with a clear step-by-step guide.
Clean a Dishwasher
Clean a Dishwasher with a clear step-by-step guide.
Clean a Washing Machine
Clean a Washing Machine with a clear step-by-step guide.
Clean a Fridge
Clean a Fridge with a clear step-by-step guide.
Remove Common Stains
Remove Common Stains with a clear step-by-step guide.
Wash Clothes
Wash Clothes with a clear step-by-step guide.
Read Laundry Symbols
Read Laundry Symbols with a clear step-by-step guide.
Iron a Shirt
Iron a Shirt with a clear step-by-step guide.
Fold a Fitted Sheet
Fold a Fitted Sheet with a clear step-by-step guide.
Make a Bed
Make a Bed with a clear step-by-step guide.
Boil an Egg
Boil an Egg with a clear step-by-step guide.
Cook Rice
Cook Rice with a clear step-by-step guide.
Cook Pasta
Cook Pasta with a clear step-by-step guide.
Make Scrambled Eggs
Make Scrambled Eggs with a clear step-by-step guide.
Make Pancakes
Make Pancakes with a clear step-by-step guide.
Make Tea
Make Tea with a clear step-by-step guide.
Make Coffee
Make Coffee with a clear step-by-step guide.
Sharpen a Kitchen Knife
Sharpen a Kitchen Knife with a clear step-by-step guide.
Store Food Safely
Store Food Safely with a clear step-by-step guide.
Check Tyre Pressure
Check Tyre Pressure with a clear step-by-step guide.
Change a Flat Tyre
Change a Flat Tyre with a clear step-by-step guide.
Jump-Start a Car
Jump-Start a Car with a clear step-by-step guide.
Check Engine Oil
Check Engine Oil with a clear step-by-step guide.
Refill Windscreen Washer Fluid
Refill Windscreen Washer Fluid with a clear step-by-step guide.
Replace Windscreen Wipers
Replace Windscreen Wipers with a clear step-by-step guide.
Wash a Car
Wash a Car with a clear step-by-step guide.
Wrap a Present
Wrap a Present with a clear step-by-step guide.
Address an Envelope
Address an Envelope with a clear step-by-step guide.
Pack a Suitcase
Pack a Suitcase with a clear step-by-step guide.
Read a Map
Read a Map with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Compass
Use a Compass with a clear step-by-step guide.
Plant a Seed
Plant a Seed with a clear step-by-step guide.
Repot a Plant
Repot a Plant with a clear step-by-step guide.
Mow a Lawn
Mow a Lawn with a clear step-by-step guide.
Change a Tap Washer
Change a Tap Washer with a clear step-by-step guide.
Use a Fire Extinguisher
Use a Fire Extinguisher with a clear step-by-step guide.
Test a Smoke Alarm
Test a Smoke Alarm with a clear step-by-step guide.
Make an Emergency Kit
Make an Emergency Kit with a clear step-by-step guide.
Perform Basic First Aid
Perform Basic First Aid with a clear step-by-step guide.