Hot Topic: Board Game Strategy

2026-03-02

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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...

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 Introduction

00:25 Poll Time: Do you discuss the strategy of your play after finishing a game?

12:05 Board Game Strategy

12:38 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?