The Elements of Boardgaming Style
In A Matter of Style, Mario Lanza discusses the unique collection of skills he uses in the various board games he plays, and how this personal gaming style defines who he is as a gamer, and the types of games he enjoys playing. Some of the elements he details include:
- Valuation – No single skill is more central to good decision making and winning games than the ability to rightly assess value
- Economy – Many games require great skill in managing resources, actions, and progressions
- Eliminate Vulnerabilities – Be aware of your weaknesses and do your best to keep your opponents from exploiting them
- Exploit Vulnerabilities – The converse of defending against your own weaknesses is taking advantage of your opponents blind spots
Check out the full article for a thought-provoking read.
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