Strategy is not just about the rules. It's about the psychological space between the players.
The Pizza Box Flank
A masterclass in distraction. When the game reaches a critical juncture, and you need to divert attention from your accumulating victory points, announce the arrival of food.
As your opponents' blood sugar spikes and their focus drifts to pepperoni distribution, execute your final move. By the time they wipe the grease from their fingers, the game is already lost.
The Analysis Paralysis Feint
Pretend to be agonizing over a simple move. Humm. Haw. Count on your fingers. Make your opponents believe you are calculating a 12-step sequence of devastation.
In reality, you are just going to play the same card you planned 20 minutes ago. But the fear you instill? That is permanent. They will second-guess their own strategies, convinced you see angles they cannot comprehend.
Intimidation via Dice Stacking
"He who builds the tallest tower of dice controls the flow of luck." - Ancient Tabletop Proverb
Steadily stack your dice into a precarious tower while maintaining unblinking eye contact with the current player. If the tower falls, act as if it was a bad omen for them. Psychological warfare is cost-effective and rules-legal in most jurisdictions.