


It makes sense to use your large pieces first. Some pieces will be easier to place than others due to their shape but you do not want to be hanging onto one of these when the game is nearing its end.īlokus comes with twelve pieces that are five blocks large and these should be your priority in the first few turns. If you stay in the area that you begin the game, you will be blocked easily.įailing this means that you are already severely limited in your ability to win the game. Like Manifest Destiny, you need to stake out and claim all land even if it’s not “yours”. When placing a piece, you know a future piece will be played off the corners of that one. When possible, try to leave yourself at least two (preferably more) placements off of that piece.

You do not want to be pigeonholed into only being able to place one particular piece then have an opponent occupy the area. If an opponent leaves a space open, take it. Blokus can be confrontational but it’s just a game. Sometimes it might be worthwhile to let your opponent overextend themselves into your area so you can block them. You fool your opponent(s) into thinking you’re fine with letting them encroach but in reality, you’re waiting to strike. See where your opponent(s) cannot play or reach. Set aside (discreetly) pieces that can be played there in the future so you don’t end up using them elsewhere. The single square could make or break the game for a player.
