each variant has it's own "specialties", but the basics pretty much remain constant. In addition to getting a defeated opponents card, if YOU'RE the One that defeats Their last standing army...

It never hurts to break an opponents color/territory domination. Hence, the name of the game, lol. If You can take ONE territory of an opposing Players, and it prevents them having an entire "color block" owned by them alone when it's their turn, they will have fewer armies when their turn arrives.

It also pays to take a look at Your Fellow Gamers. Many Whom play it, play it a LOT. They know what They're doing, and if they also happen to be a Chum (or have another reason to "connect" with You), it's possible They may offer some advice. After all, We're ALL playing for fun. At least, those of Us Whom play as often as possible 8^)

I'll wrap up this nugget with 4 final reminders............

1. Once You have a territory owned, try and protect it.
2. Use strategy. Look for weakness, and exploit it. One bite at a time. It's better to grow slowly, than to over extend what You have.
3. It only takes ONE victory each turn to get a card, and cards + territories owned are where You'll get most of Your armies.

4. And, the most important thing to remember? It's still just a fun, friendly, silly Game. SO.....HeHeHe... Have Fun, and Happy Hunting 8^)