Hansa Teutonica Beginner Strategy

[@LegendaryTactics]

You're right about the start of the game. I've only played it once, but what you showed here is exactly what happened. Everyone took one look at the board and decided that the only real option was getting more actions.

[@UnfussyBoardGames]

Ha! Thanks for the affirmation! I hope you give it another go because although the start is scripted it rapidly gets interesting and the high level of interaction means every game is different.

[@LegendaryTactics]

@@UnfussyBoardGames After my first game, I pictured that I would try the key strategy on the second go around. That seems like a great way to amplify final points.

[@UnfussyBoardGames]

@@LegendaryTactics I discussed the town key strategy in the "Game Session Highlights" video. Take a look and see how that worked out for me :-D looking forward to exploring more Legendary Tactics Strategy Videos on your channel!

[@LegendaryTactics]

@@UnfussyBoardGamesThanks for checking us out. I will indeed get a little glimpse into the future of that potential strategy.

[@chanzijun5247]

Hey Terry, I just chanced upon your channel when I searched for HT strategy. I agree with many of the things you mentioned, such as how the 4th or 5th player can unlock their third action. I really like the way you present the strategies -- it was concise and easy to follow pictorially. Good job! I disagree with your view that high Privilege is a dominant strategy (if unchecked). Privilege definitely helps to overtake control (+2 to yourself and -2+1 to the previous city controller) but it does not directly improve the efficiency to claim useful routes, which Action, Bag, and to some extent Book do. In my opinion, the most dominant strategy (if unchecked) is to claim a bonus marker and either (i) expand a network + bonus marker or (ii) control both ends + bonus marker. This is doable with white privilege, especially for the starting bonus marker positions in the East and South. Gaining 2 VP (controlling a new city or owning both ends) + 1 plus VP (bonus marker) using 4 actions(putting 3 pieces down + Bag) should be the most efficient method to gain points and end the game (if unchecked). Of course, I don't mean this strategy is broken. There's plenty of counterplay by the opponents. I do not have Tabletopia but I would love to play with your group on either live Zoom or asynchronously. It will be fun to see the outcome of a clash of idea on what strategies are good ;)

[@kosterix123]

Great first game. I’ll pick it up soon

[@saraclark5711]

Thanks for this!

[@saraclark5711]

Followed this guide and won in 4 player mode. Was chuffed to bits 😀

[@dougmoore4653]

i was thinking it might be even more advantage to place a town block in that city instead of the first action upgrade. that way EVERY one that does that upgrade will score you

[@Ruloathesome]

Cheers Terry 🍻

[@UnfussyBoardGames]

Hi Paul!

[@Ruloathesome]

Terry if you're at Gridcon this year we can play !!

[@UnfussyBoardGames]

Sorry, I won't be there mate. I really appreciate the invite though. Thanks for all your support with this channel. My email is on the about section if you want to message me :-)

[@MisterG2323]

Anybody who likes Hansa T. is okay in my book.

[@UnfussyBoardGames]

The epitome of an unfussy, beautiful board game.

[@WhatsDaveUpTo]

what platform is this?

[@UnfussyBoardGames]

Tabletopia

[@AnimeFanX11]

3:25 no, if you displace a player, then they displace you back, you both end up profiting because you get extra cubes on the board for an equal amount of actions. Also, I think you focus way too much on the 3rd action. Yes, it's powerful and good, but you don't mention about the other upgrades or ways to optimally use bonus markers, etc.

[@UnfussyBoardGames]

Thanks for the comment but I stand by my statement - get the 3rd action before you take income! When a newbie still has 2 actions well into the game, it's a sad sight indeed 😂