jrh_cardinal wrote:trying to take bonuses (in escalating games)

What do you mean by taking bonuses? (the spoils that correspond to territories you have?)

wacicha wrote:Attacking on the first turn

Attacking with less than 4 men

Know the second one, but what is wrong with attacking on the first turn??

Hey, I know there are several threads but didn't really want those ones, as they don't specifically answer.

But presumably you've all been beginners/played them. What are the most common mistakes made on this game by beginners? What mistakes did you make near the beginning?

I know how to play risk ...