Decision Space Cascadia - The Cascadia Kid with Special Guest Maya Polan
Feb 9, 2022
Maya Polan, Brendan's wife, is the special guest on this episode. The hosts discuss their experience playing the game Cascadia and give it a perfect score of 10 out of 10. They explore the randomness in the game and the skill required to make decisions. The mechanics and gameplay of Cascadia and Palico are compared, highlighting the importance of finding the right tiles. They delve into the gameplay and animal scoring cards of Cascadia, discussing the frustration and strategic elements. The importance of terrain and animals in Cascadia is also discussed, emphasizing strategic thinking and flexibility. The hosts express gratitude, mention future game discussions, and invite listeners to join their active Discord community.
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Cascadia's Scoring Design
- Cascadia's scoring design, initially perceived as lazy, is brilliantly tuned.
- Each scoring card creates dynamic decisions and exciting moments, making every game feel familiar yet unique.
Randomness in Cascadia
- Cascadia has a randomness element, seen in inconsistent animal appearances.
- This randomness enhances the fun and challenge, impacting decisions.
Strategic Approach to Cascadia
- In Cascadia, prioritize flexibility and delay commitment for big point payouts.
- Use nature tokens strategically to adapt to the game's randomness.