How to build a tutorial?

Game tutorials are the easiest way to teach a game :)

On Board Game Arena, most tutorials are created by the community: you can do it too!

Watch the presentation below to learn all you need to know about creating tutorials :)

We advise you to watch Top 10 tutorials list to learn how a popular tutorial looks like.

You can win up to 600 for each tutorial published.

BGA Tutorials are based on `Replaying a game` feature.

To create a tutorial, you must create an appropriate game (by playing it), replay it and add explanations using `Advanced replay features`.

To make sure your tutorial will be selected, please read carefully our guidelines below.

Summary

Choose a game you master
Write the tutorial scenario first
Explain rules in the right order: theme, goal, overview, generic rules to specific rules
Jump into the game (show game moves)
Do not explain something until necessary
Do not have to explain what BGA is taking care of
Focus on rules, not on strategy tips
You don't need to play game until the end
Create a game replay specifically for the tutorial
Add replay comments ("advanced replay features")
Use all comments capabilities (placement option, text styles, icons, images,...)
Make the player DO his/her moves
Write in English
Shorter = Better
Encourage the players
Make your tutorial official
Do not change your tutorial (too much) once it official
Monitor your tutorial stats