I think I figured out the optimal strategy in this game, finally.  It seems that if you push hard for resource tech early, then push hard on the resource wheel, then get some crystal skulls, you can take over the points.  I wasn’t able to pull it off this past game, due to time considerations for the others involved.  I need to be a lot more awake and ready to do the math for the building costs, especially with the resource strategy.

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