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Hawaii

Okay, so Board Game Arena is confusing. Here's how to play a game:

1. Make an account (email, username)
2. Add the host as a friend
3. Create or join a game
   • to create: press "Play Now" (top left), then select "Simple Game" under Game Mode, select "Real Time" for speed (unless you want to play over the course of a week), choose "Friends" as who you want to play with. Then invite your friends to join you, wait 'till they do, and get cracking!
   • to join: wait for the host to invite you (you may need to accept their friend request first). A little popup will appear somewhere saying "xyz has invited you to play zyx" – click accept and you'll be in.

NOTE: In Hawaii, the game will let you buy something you cannot physically place, but it won't let you un-buy it, which will mean you have to quit the game. If in doubt, ask a friend if you'll be able to place a certain tile/hut – better that than ending your game early!