New players may find that learning the Kabetopo ruleset can be overwhelming. It’s equally challenging for experienced players to teach the game to newbies. Outlined below is a step-by-step process that, if followed, will help experienced Kabetopo players teach the 1 vs. 1 game to newbies, making their learning curve as short as possible. There’s a lot of shorthand in this outline as it assumes that you’re already familiar with the regular 1 vs. 1 ruleset. Gradually introduce game concepts, and explain edge cases only if necessary.
STEP 1 – Start with a game of monoliths ONLY.
For now, no portals and locks. Also, no scoring. Resource pool = 4 walls, 2 monoliths.
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STEP 2 – Play a few games (1 or 2 more) of monoliths only.
STEP 3 – Play a first game with both monoliths AND portals.
No locks. No scoring. Resource pool = 4 walls, 2 monoliths, 2 portals.
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STEP 4 – Play another game of monoliths and portals.
STEP 5 – Play a 3rd game of monoliths and portals WITH advanced mechanics.
Resource pool = 4 walls, 2 monoliths, 2 portals, 2 locks.
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STEP 6 – Play a 4th game of monoliths and portals WITH scoring.
Resource pool = 4 walls, 2 monoliths, 2 portals, 2 locks.
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STEP 7 – Play full match.
Setup for Round of Monoliths.
Before the game:
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