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Resource management board games actively penalize hoarding

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Collecting a mountain of imaginary wood and sheep feels incredibly powerful until the game actively punishes you for it. Eurogames frequently implement strict hand limits or spoilage rules, ensuring that players hoarding all the precious resources end up mathematically crippled. It is an aggressive lesson in wealth distribution disguised as a fun evening.

Resource management board games actively penalize hoarding
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