The Four Squares variant *is* an action game - poorly implemented in my opinion, and with a tendency to induce,
at a minimum, cramp in the players, especially if at least 2 of them are fairly experienced. The Four Seasons variant, on the other hand, introduces simple scoring for intermediate moves based on the quality and quantity of local pizza restaurants at the stations. It's generally good for new players as it tends to restrict play to Zones 1 and 2 while giving them a clear objective.
The big problem with it is that, by starting Latimer Road, you immediately give me the chance to go
Googe Street right off the bat and score extra points thanks to the large number of Pizza Express restaurants in the vicinity.
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Beef Row wrote:
Actually, it doesn't really matter because the soap is a lye.