Tips and Tricks for Battle of Stats

You have come here because you liked the game and want to learn more. While we discuss a few strategies here, have your own strategies and be unpredictable.

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Rule #1:
All stats are based on the overall statistics of IPL till IPL 8. We do not publish the cards that are available but the information is easily available. Having a grip over the stats is really the first rule in mastering Battle of Stats.

Rule #2:
Learning how the cards are distributed to each player is the secret for mastering and devising your own strategies. While we keep the algorithm secret, there are some basic rules that I talk here. You have to find others through experience and keen observation.

There are three types of cards. Platinum, Gold and Silver. Each player gets 1 platinum, 3 gold and 3 silver cards.

Platinum cards are the best in their respective stats. Suresh Raina in runs, Andre Russel in strike rate, Gautam Gambhir in fifties, Chris Gayle in Sixes. So every game, 2 cards out of the 4 platinum cards are distributed.

Rule #3:
Do not base your strategy based on Single player games. Multiplayer has more number of cards available and cards distribution logic is different.

Beginner Strategy:
The most basic strategy is the strategy used by Single Player Medium level. Simply select the best card among available cards for the given stat. Most beginners start with this strategy and slowly move on to others.

Tips:
Tip#1:
Know who are strong in which stats and use them for those stats only. For example, Gambhir is 1st in fifties but 5th in runs. So using him for fifties always guarantees a point but runs is a gamble. Kohli is 4th in runs but 7th in Sixes and Fifties. While using Kohli for runs is preferable, there are situations that demand something else.

Tip#2:
Learning the opponent's platinum card is very important in optimizing your points. A few players have sacrificed cards just to learn the opponent's platinum cards.

Tip#3:
Know when to sacrifice a silver card and when to drop a gold card. If you suspect your opponent having a better card then it is better to sacrifice.

Tip#4:
Knowing the opponent's platinum card is important. So delaying your platinum card will be useful too. Keep your opponent guessing!!

Tip#5:
There are 4 stats and 7 turns. So one of the stat will only be played once so be ready for it. You have to think about whether holding back your platinum card or drop it the first time the stat is played. If the stat does not come twice, have an alternative plan. It is particularly important in case of Strike Rate, since Russel is only good in strike rate.

Tip#6:
There is 1 platinum card, 3 gold cards and 3 silver cards. You have to score 4 points to win so you should plan to get points from your platinum and gold cards. Results become unpredictable if your gold cards go against opponent's gold cards. And it helps if you drop your platinum card when your opponent drops a gold card (1 less gold card to compete with!)

We have just scratched the surface. There are many others too. If you have any tips that would like to share, we will be happy publish here. Share it in comments.

Best Wishes,
Fanzy & Battle of Stats team