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Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Abalone Game Strategy

Abalone is my favorite board game of all. I have not lost to anybody in ten years. I lost to a computer a couple of times which, funny enough, upset me.I am going to give you my basic strategy tips and while it's not as comprehensive as my Othello hub, it really doesn't need to be.One thing you need to keep in mind is that this is different from any other board game you've ever played before. Don't try to compare it to another game. "Oh, I get it. It's kind of like Chinese Checkers." Wrong. The above video will give you the basics but when you buy the game -- you know you want to -- then you should read the rules that come with it. Different from most other board games, it is played on an hexagonal board. This puts a different perspective on things. Whereas on a square board you're thinking of just straight, left or right -- a very head-on approach. With abalone you need to be "fluid" in your moves, thinking with all directions and angles. This mindset will help with your strategies but more on that bit.