EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 1H 6M
Hot Topic: Board Game Strategy
from Board Game Hot Takes · host Board Game Hot Takes
In Episode 290 we discuss board game strategy, how we approach it, and why we care about strategy when we're playing board games. We also discuss a poll about discussing strategy after a play.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:25 Poll Time: Do you discuss the strategy of your play after finishing a game?12:05 Board Game Strategy12:38 How do you approach strategy on a first play of a board game?17:15 What's your approach for getting better at board game strategy after your first play?24:57 Is getting better at strategy important to you?32:35 Are there any games you feel you're the best you'll ever be?37:29 Are there any games you aren't good at and don't know how to get better?46:08 If you aren't getting better at strategy in a game does that game become less fun for you?52:54 Have you every looked for strategy tips online for a game?If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakesFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.socialJoin our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
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In Episode 290 we discuss board game strategy, how we approach it, and why we care about strategy when we're playing board games. We also discuss a poll about discussing strategy after a play.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:25 Poll Time: Do you discuss the strategy of your play after finishing a game?12:05 Board Game Strategy12:38 How do you approach strategy on a first play of a board game?17:15 What's your approach for getting better at board game strategy after your first play?24:57 Is getting better at strategy important to you?32:35 Are there any games you feel you're the best you'll ever be?37:29 Are there any games you aren't good at and don't know how to get better?46:08 If you aren't getting better at strategy in a game does that game become less fun for you?52:54 Have you every looked for strategy tips online for a game?If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakesFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.socialJoin our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
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Hot Topic: Board Game Strategy
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