Painting yourself in the corner
SPINNOUT is a strategy game. There are many ways to start a game. In fact, one strategy might cause you problems all through the game. There is a risk to concentrate tiles in one area and then try to expand from a central point. If you do so, you will surely paint yourself in a corner!
To avoid this problem, at the very start, develop tentacles in various directions. You might have to sacrifice a few points, but, on the long run, it will be beneficial for you...and your opponent. Experienced players make sure that they have many options to choose from.
If you are playing with a child, it is an ideal opportunity to teach them not to put all their eggs in one basket, and take risks that might prevent them problems along the way.
