Play Fours – Notable playstyles

The Corner Hog – This is a player that won’t allow you to expand and they like to box you in. (single colour pieces in the corner)

The Builder – Typically this player like stacking up discs. (Four heigh stack)

The Midfielder – This player dominates the middle of the board and then plays outwards. (middle four single colour)

The Sneaker – This player is very strategic and needs to be watched closely. (4 stack, both colours, single full row of black/ or white on row 2)

The Personal Space Invader – This player is always one block to close. (black piece far right row, second line from the bottom, white piece directly to the left)

The Copycat – Annoyingly, a player that simply mirrors your moves. (two almost complete rows on the left and right, with opposite corner pieces missing)

The Setup – Watch this player you will be blindsided. (white, black, black, white bottom row – second row far right- corner, and middle left corner white piece)

While the above analogy is more common in Play Fours players, there are several notable playstyles that general board game players exhibit, which could be included in the above;

Aggressive Playstyle: Players who adopt an aggressive playstyle focus on attacking other players and disrupting their plans. They may prioritize taking risks and making bold moves to gain an advantage over others.

Defensive Playstyle: Players who adopt a defensive playstyle prioritize protecting their own resources and preventing others from gaining an advantage. They may be more risk-averse and focused on securing their own position rather than attacking others.

Strategic Playstyle: Players who adopt a strategic playstyle focus on analyzing the game state and planning their moves carefully to achieve long-term goals. They may be less focused on short-term gains and more concerned with setting themselves up for success later in the game.

Tactical Playstyle: Players who adopt a tactical playstyle focus on making quick, opportunistic moves that take advantage of the current game state. They may be more willing to take risks and may prioritize short-term gains over long-term planning.

Collaborative Playstyle: Players who adopt a collaborative playstyle prioritize working together with other players to achieve common goals. They may be more willing to sacrifice their own interests for the good of the group and may prioritize cooperation over competition.

Solo Playstyle: Players who adopt a solo playstyle prioritize their own individual goals and may be less concerned with the other players. They may be more willing to take risks and may prioritize their own success over the success of the group.

It’s worth noting that these Play Fours playstyles are not mutually exclusive, and players may exhibit a combination of them depending on the situation and game they are playing. Additionally, some players may switch between playstyles throughout a single game, depending on their current position and the state of the game.