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Focusing on one or two resources allows players to leverage ports for trade, similar to a monopolistic approach. However, it relies heavily on having accessible ports; without them, players may struggle with resource acquisition early in the game.

The Importance of Initial Placement

Your placement at the beginning of the game can greatly affect your resource access and overall strategy execution. The game uses two six-sided dice, determining the odds based on a total of 36 possible outcomes. Numbers closer to seven have a higher probability of being rolled, thus places holding numbers like 6 and 8 become prime spots for settlements.