How Much Strategy Does Super Nova Have? Super Nova has strategy,
but its own unique kind. The first time I played Super Nova I
thought there was minimal strategy. However, after several
playtest sessions I began to realize that Chort, Super Nova's
designer, won frequently and was almost always in a position to
win. Strategy was important, but I didn't know what kind to use.
Purely tactical strategies, such as might be used in games like
Chess, Go, or Bridge, rarely work in Super Nova. Super Nova
requires a more psychological approach such as you might use in
Poker. To succeed, you must be able to read the opposition, keep
a Poker face, use short-term tactics, and plan long-term
strategy. Sort of a Poker-meets-Chess-meets-Gin Rummy kind of
card game.  Although luck certainly helps, as it does in any
card game, the tips described here should give you a significant
advantage over most players. The most important part of Super
Nova strategy is your overall game plan.  The Overall Game Plan:
Super Nova requires a