Arimaa/Introduction to Strategy

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Arimaa strategy involves straightforward concepts which overlap in complex ways. Very different styles of play remain popular; some players are very aggressive, quickly attacking enemy territory with the aim of taking over one or both of the enemy's home traps. Others prefer to play a "home game", and try to capture enemy pieces mainly by pulling them down. It is not yet clear what is the optimal balance between offense and defense.

First, familiarize yourself with all of the basic concepts. After gaining experience with various strategies, you can revisit this material for a closer reading, and perhaps even bring it up to date.

  1. Early Ideas
  2. Camel Hostage
  3. Other Hostages
  4. Frames
  5. Elephant Blockade
  6. Race Positions
  7. Trap Control
  8. Distribution of Force
  9. Rabbit Advancement

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