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Eric Juneau at 15:47, 6 November 2025

2025-11-06T15:47:52Z

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	The game is inherently based on luck.		The game is inherently based on luck.

	Control the Map as early as possible. ~~Setup~~ a column that will give you the map, but don't complete it until you need it. But remember, the more you fight over the map, the less valuable it becomes. So in the middle/late game, controlling it may not be a priority.		Control the Map as early as possible. Set up a column that will give you the map, but don't complete it until you need it. But remember, the more you fight over the map, the less valuable it becomes. So in the middle/late game, controlling it may not be a priority.

	Prepare for future tiles. Have at least one column you can finish with Lookout. It's hard to predict what you will get, but easier to predict what you ''won't'' get by examining the board. See lots of Gunners? Chances are low you'll receive a Gunner.		Prepare for future tiles. Have at least one column you can finish with Lookout. It's hard to predict what you will get, but easier to predict what you ''won't'' get by examining the board. See lots of Gunners? Chances are low you'll receive a Gunner.
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	== Tile Strategy ==		== Tile Strategy ==

	=== Cartographer ===		==== Cartographer ====
	Good early on because he ~~gains~~ you the map. Useless if you already have the map. Consider flipping it at the end of the game.		Good early on because he gives you the map. Useless if you already have the map. Consider flipping it at the end of the game.

	=== Navigator ===		==== Navigator ====
	Bad in the beginning. If you have two or more Cartographers, start collecting Navigators. If you've flipped them, remember where they are so you can use the Monkey on them.		Bad in the beginning. If you have two or more Cartographers, start collecting Navigators. If you've flipped them, remember where they are so you can use the Monkey on them.

	=== Parrot ===		==== Parrot ====
	Good, and worth the cost, if you're trying to use speed as a strategy (to outrace your opponent). Use them to close the game before your opponent can gain bonuses. If you already have a speed advantage over your opponent, don't use more.		Good, and worth the cost, if you're trying to use speed as a strategy (to outrace your opponent). Use them to close the game before your opponent can gain bonuses. If you already have a speed advantage over your opponent, don't use more.

	=== Cook ===		==== Cook ====
	Flip in the early game or if you have no rows with at least 2 other tiles. Try to leave a space in a 4-row for a Cook.		Flip in the early game or if you have no rows with at least 2 other tiles. Try to leave a space in a 4-row for a Cook.

	=== Swabby ===		==== Swabby ====
	Their worth is entirely based on luck. Only having 3 really makes them worth anything.		Their worth is entirely based on luck. Only having 3 really makes them worth anything.

	=== Gunner ===		==== Gunner ====
	Always worth playing, but pay attention to how many are on your board. Having three or more means an automatic loss. Having three is fine, as long as you can flip one over with a Monkey before the end.		Always worth playing, but pay attention to how many are on your board. Having three or more means an automatic loss. Having three is fine, as long as you can flip one over with a Monkey before the end.

	=== Carpenter ===		==== Carpenter ====
	Its worth is based on luck, when you receive it and how your board is set up. ~~Can~~ prevent you from getting the benefits of a Gunner. Good in short columns and upper rows, when you already know where your Gunners are.		Its worth is based on luck, when you receive it and how your board is set up. It can prevent you from getting the benefits of a Gunner. Good in short columns and upper rows, when you already know where your Gunners are.

	=== Monkey ===		==== Monkey ====
	When you play the Monkey, use it to flip a tile that has already scored and cannot provide any more benefit (e.g. Gunner, Chef, Parrot, other Monkey). Try not to flip a tile that will score points at the end of the game (e.g. Cartographer, Navigator). You can also flip a tile back over to a Gunner for another 5 coins. Leave flippable tiles open for a Monkey. The player who can remember/keep track of what is on the other side of tiles will reap the greatest benefit of this tile.		When you play the Monkey, use it to flip a tile that has already scored and cannot provide any more benefit (e.g., Gunner, Chef, Parrot, other Monkey). Try not to flip a tile that will score points at the end of the game (e.g., Cartographer, Navigator). You can also flip a tile back over to a Gunner for another 5 coins. Leave flippable tiles open for a Monkey. The player who can remember/keep track of what is on the other side of the tiles will reap the greatest benefit of this tile.

	=== Lookout ===		==== Lookout ====
	If you receive one in the beginning, decide whether its worth the sacrifice to put it in a short column, as you won't be able to put anything above it if you want to gain its benefit.		If you receive one in the beginning, decide whether its worth the sacrifice to put it in a short column, as you won't be able to put anything above it if you want to gain its benefit.

	== Questions to Ask During Your Turn ==		== Questions to Ask During Your Turn ==

	* Do I have the ~~map~~ or do I need to get it?		<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">
	* Do I have a good spot for the ~~chef~~?		<li>Do I have the Map or do I need to get it?</li>
	* Which tile would I like to flip with a Monkey?		<li>Do I have a good spot for the Chef?</li>
	* Is my opponent trying to outpace me with Parrots?		<li>Which tile would I like to flip with a Monkey?</li>
			<li>Is my opponent trying to outpace me with Parrots?</li>
			</ul>

	== Strategies ==		== Strategies ==

	* Get the Map early and safeguard high value tiles through the game.		<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">
	* Gain Cartographer/Navigator combinations.		<li>Get the Map early and safeguard high-value tiles through the game</li>
	* End the game early		<li>Gain Cartographer/Navigator combinations</li>
	* Rush the game and deny your opponent bonuses with multiple Parrots		<li>End the game early</li>
	* Use the Monkey to flip cards for more points		<li>Rush the game and deny your opponent bonuses with multiple Parrots</li>
	* Get 4-5 Swabbies		<li>Use the Monkey to flip cards for more points</li>
			<li>Get 4-5 Swabbies</li>
			</ul>

Eric Juneau: /* General Tips */

2025-09-21T17:49:33Z

General Tips

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-=== General Tips ===
+== General Tips ==
-Try to prepare for the future tiles. It is good to have at least one column you can finish with Lookout.
+The game is inherently based on luck.
-Always check how many tiles each player need to finish the game. Don't start big column if you cannot finish it and instead finish smaller one.
+Control the Map as early as possible. Setup a column that will give you the map, but don't complete it until you need it. But remember, the more you fight over the map, the less valuable it becomes. So in the middle/late game, controlling it may not be a priority.
 === Monkey ===
-Some tiles score when you play them, some score at the end of the game. So when you play the monkey, it's often better to flip a tile that has already scored and cannot provide any more benefit, and not to flip a tile that will score points at the end of the game.
+When you play the Monkey, use it to flip a tile that has already scored and cannot provide any more benefit (e.g. Gunner, Chef, Parrot, other Monkey). Try not to flip a tile that will score points at the end of the game (e.g. Cartographer, Navigator). You can also flip a tile back over to a Gunner for another 5 coins. Leave flippable tiles open for a Monkey. The player who can remember/keep track of what is on the other side of tiles will reap the greatest benefit of this tile.
-For example, a good use of the monkey is on the Gunner. You will not lose the money from Gunner and you can play more Gunners and Carpenters. You also can turn the Gunner back over for another 5pts.
+* Get the Map early and safeguard high value tiles through the game.

Garystephens: /* Monkey */ Noted difference between tiles that score immediately and those that score at the end of the game

2024-06-15T10:50:21Z

Monkey: Noted difference between tiles that score immediately and those that score at the end of the game

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	=== Monkey ===		=== Monkey ===
	~~Good~~ use of the monkey is on the Gunner. You will not lose the money from Gunner and you can play more Gunners and Carpenters. You also can turn the Gunner back over for another 5pts.		Some tiles score when you play them, some score at the end of the game. So when you play the monkey, it's often better to flip a tile that has already scored and cannot provide any more benefit, and not to flip a tile that will score points at the end of the game.

			For example, a good use of the monkey is on the Gunner. You will not lose the money from Gunner and you can play more Gunners and Carpenters. You also can turn the Gunner back over for another 5pts.

Kita Pepita: /* Monkey */

2024-01-01T18:38:06Z

Monkey

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	=== Monkey ===		=== Monkey ===
	Good use of the monkey is on the Gunner. You will not lose the money from Gunner and you can play more Gunners and Carpenters.		Good use of the monkey is on the Gunner. You will not lose the money from Gunner and you can play more Gunners and Carpenters. You also can turn the Gunner back over for another 5pts.

ThatTorchie: Added headlines

2023-12-21T15:36:35Z

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			=== General Tips ===
	Try to prepare for the future tiles. It is good to have at least one column you can finish with Lookout.		Try to prepare for the future tiles. It is good to have at least one column you can finish with Lookout.

	Always check how many tiles each player need to finish the game. Don't start big column if you cannot finish it and instead finish smaller one.		Always check how many tiles each player need to finish the game. Don't start big column if you cannot finish it and instead finish smaller one.

			=== Monkey ===
	Good use of the monkey is on the Gunner. You will not lose the money from Gunner and you can play more Gunners and Carpenters.		Good use of the monkey is on the Gunner. You will not lose the money from Gunner and you can play more Gunners and Carpenters.

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2023-12-21T15:14:51Z

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Try to prepare for the future tiles. It is good to have at least one column you can finish with Lookout.

Always check how many tiles each player need to finish the game. Don't start big column if you cannot finish it and instead finish smaller one.

Good use of the monkey is on the Gunner. You will not lose the money from Gunner and you can play more Gunners and Carpenters.