I'll be the first to admit that I am a very tactical player when it comes to board games. I find my day job provides enough intellectual challenge that when it comes to playing games I just want to have fun, not plan 5 moves ahead. But I've been having enough success at this game that we discussed today what it is I've been doing to win.
- Watch the Market. Sell when your tiles are near the top, but don't get too greedy and wait for them to be in the very top slot.
- Watch what the other players have. If nobody else has killed a big animal, hold onto yours as long as you can until someone does, then sell immediately.
- Buy only the equipment you need. This game is short, points are precious. (at this time an equipment card costs 3 points)
- Take calculated risks. When you have nothing to lose, charge after that bear with a club! When you've already bagged a kill but aren't ready to sell, maybe poaching a rabbit would be a better idea.
- Keep an eye on the end game scoring bonuses. They are currently over-valued :P
Of course these strategies will change as the rules are fine tuned. And luck does play a large part in the game, a good or bad roll at a critical moment can mean the difference between bagging that bear, or an inopportune death.
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