Episode 29: Risk

I go into detail into some basic and more advanced strategies for the game risk. Besides my own experience playing the game with other friends and online, I also enjoyed the content of the two following Youtube Channels dedicated to Risk Risk4ever: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbc5tTgpnAg3XAncHnRsKw MasterRisk: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBsz1fgsud-bWjuf4PRr1KA

In todays episode, I talk about the old time classic board game Risk! You gain troups and deploy them in territories to fight the armies of other players. A game that fascinates both old and young and which has more versions in different universes than any other game.  If you want to stay updated about the podcast, consider subscribing or add me on twitter @felixboardgame1 !

In this episode, I share with you my point of view on the best strategies to use in Tichu, including when to call TIchu, what cards to exchange with your neighbors and when to pass or play a card.  Here are two fantastic resources for Tichu strategy if you want to learn more:  http://scv.bu.edu/~aarondf/Games/Tichu/frame_strategy.html https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/799194/advanced-strategy-tichu Follow me on twitter @felixboardgame1 or subscribe to the podcast to never miss another episode! 

In this episode, i present one of my favorite card games for 4 players: Tichu! In this chinese themed card game, two teams of two players try to lose their cards as quick as possible while taking points in different tricks and using special cards, such as the Phoenix, the Dragon, the Hound and the Majong ! Strategic thinking, team work and bluffing are needed to succeed in this game! And of course there is also some luck involved!  Add me on twitter @felixboardgame1 to discuss about your favorite board games and keep updated about the podcast! 

Your host Felix talks about the best strategies in Jaipur,  and answers the following questions:  Which cards should I take?  When should I sell which cards?  When should I take camels?  What is a good score? What are the ranges of scores you can get? Link of the strategy guide I was referring to: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/607835/some-jaipur-strategies

In this episode,  your showhost Felix explains you why he thinks you should try out Jaipur, a fun and quick card game for 2 players trying to become the richest spice trader ! This game is also available on boardgamearena.com. I am in not affiliated with the website boardgamearena.com in any way nor am I an investor; I am simply a happy customer.  Boardgamegeek link: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54043/jaipur

In this episode, your showhost Felix presents his guide on how to win century spice road. We will talk about the value of the four different coloured dices, which actions cards to take, which cards to buy and when to buy them. Enjoy! Share your favorite strategies on century with me on twitter at @felixboardgame1 !

In this episode, I share with you the board game I have been playing the most with my girlfriend during the quarantine because of the corona virus. Century is a simple and fun deck building / economic game for 2 to 5 players. Even though I mostly played it with 2 players, i also already played it with 5 and it is fantastic.  Here is the link to boardgamegeek for more information : https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/209685/century-spice-road

In this episode, your host Felix presents you how you can organize a virtual board game night with friends or play board game online against other board game fans. The website I used is boardgamearena.com. Just to be clear, I am not paid, connected or affiliated in any way with this website.  Website to play boardgames : https://boardgamearena.com/ Website for voice chat: https://discordapp.com/

While being confined in an apartment in Paris, your show host presents you his strategies to winning in Jamaica after addressing briefly the corona virus confinement.  I am looking for a way to connect with more board game fans across the world. That is why I set up a twitter account to discuss with you about the podcast, your favorite games and board game strategies. Add me on twitter @felixboardgame1 ! Stay safe, stay at home and play board games ! :)