Seeking advice on hosting a game with inexperienced players

  • '21 '18 '16

    This is how we explain playing the game to new players.

    1. Explain to them that this is a “Game of Punishment”
          You will be punished for bad maneuvers, as in Chess. The consequences will be immediate or delayed.

    2. There is no timer so think it through. It is your turn so you don’t have to hurry. Next time we play we may expect quicker play.

    3. Count to three each and every time you move something because that is the range of an enemy bomber that could kill you.

    4. Consult your teammate in private. Don’t blurt out your plans.

    5. Read the rulebook when it isn’t your turn. This sorts out a lot of questions.

    6. Ask if you are still unsure.

    7. If this is in your group (it is in ours for sure), drink beer or some other beverage of choice. It eases the pain of those evil plastic cubes when they have not landed in your favor.

    8. Have a good time, win or lose. Don’t be a baby or we aren’t inviting you back. Some griping is permitted but only on absolutely horrible dicings.

    Last but not least…
    We will play again. Teams will be different. Factions will be different.

  • 2023 '22 '21 '20 '19 '18 '17 '16 '15

    I would tell them as little as possible and give them a +60 bid for allies and you take axis for yourself. When they loose they will ask why and learn a whole lot

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