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Sheffield refugee: /* Passing multiple times for both players (advanced) */

2025-04-03T11:49:08Z

Passing multiple times for both players (advanced)

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	If you are in a weak position, you can usually break the constant passing in one of two ways. Either just before a gain of economy (and take an economy tile) to gain the extra economy from the tile you bought, or right before an extra tile to fill a gap in your board, or when you feel that the 0 economy tile increased a lot in value.		If you are in a weak position, you can usually break the constant passing in one of two ways. Either just before a gain of economy (and take an economy tile) to gain the extra economy from the tile you bought, or right before an extra tile to fill a gap in your board, or when you feel that the 0 economy tile increased a lot in value.

	This is really important to understand if after your pass your opponent can pass too and leave you in a worse position compared to if you hadn't passed. Or if it's not the case and you could pass 10 times in a row.		This is really important to understand if after your pass, your opponent can pass too and leave you in a worse position compared to if you hadn't passed. Or if it's not the case and you could pass 10 times in a row.

Pooperdoodle: /* Passing multiple times for both players (advanced) */

2024-11-09T05:14:36Z

Passing multiple times for both players (advanced)

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	==== Strategy ====		==== Strategy ====

	Some prefer to start from the bottom up, or a corner up, as they find it easier to fill the board. Others work from the ~~centre~~ out. Figure out what works for you!		Some prefer to start from the bottom up, or a corner up, as they find it easier to fill the board. Others work from the center out. Figure out what works for you!

	==== 7×7 bonus ====		==== 7×7 bonus ====
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	==== Passing multiple times for both players (advanced) ====		==== Passing multiple times for both players (advanced) ====

	If both players keep passing, then the game ~~give~~ the advantage to one player ~~which~~ will get all the timing before all economy gain, and will get all the extra ~~button~~. At the start of the game, if both players keep passing, then the player who will not be on that case (will not get the extra buttons) must do something at one point to break that situation.		If both players keep passing, then the game gives the advantage to one player. That player will get all the timing before all economy gain, and will get all the extra buttons. At the start of the game, if both players keep passing, then the player who will not be on that case (will not get the extra buttons) must do something at one point to break that situation.

	The more both players ~~passes~~, the less economy is important and the more filling the space is critical.		The more both players pass, the less economy is important and the more filling the space is critical.

	You can play around that:if you have more or equal economy (or slightly less), and have your board more filled than the opponent, then you are in a position of strength~~: if~~ both players keep passing, you should win~~, which mean~~ if you put the game in a position where the 3 ~~next~~ pieces are ~~bad~~ and have at least 2 on speed (that can be because the 4th next tile is great) ~~and your~~ are in position of strength~~, then~~ you are ~~guarantees~~ to get the ~~important~~ tile.		You can play around that: If you have more or equal economy (or slightly less), and have your board more filled than the opponent, then you are in a position of strength. If both players keep passing each other you should win. Which means if you put the game in a position where the next 3 pieces are without buttons and have at least 2 on speed (that can be because the 4th next tile is great), you are in a position of strength. Then you are guaranteed to get the better tile.

	If you manage to have -2 economy compared to the opponent but have your board ~~a lot more~~ filled ~~than them, then depending of how much your advance here~~, you could still be in position of strength which can force the opponent to take high cost tile, ~~and make~~ you be able to take most of the cheap ~~tile and could make you~~ win with low economy.		If you manage to have -2 economy compared to the opponent but have more of your board filled, you could still be in a position of strength. Depending of how much you advance here, which can force the opponent to take a high cost tile, you may be able to take most of the cheap tiles resulting in a win with low economy.

	If you are in a weak position, you ~~should~~ usually break the passing ~~either:~~ just before a gain of economy (and take an economy tile) to gain the extra economy from the tile you bought, or right before an extra tile to fill a gap in your board, or when you feel that the 0 economy tile increased a lot in value.		If you are in a weak position, you can usually break the constant passing in one of two ways. Either just before a gain of economy (and take an economy tile) to gain the extra economy from the tile you bought, or right before an extra tile to fill a gap in your board, or when you feel that the 0 economy tile increased a lot in value.

	This is really important to understand if after your pass your opponent can pass too and ~~make~~ you in a ~~worst~~ position compared to if ~~none of those players~~ passed. Or if it's not the case and you could pass 10 times in a row.		This is really important to understand if after your pass your opponent can pass too and leave you in a worse position compared to if you hadn't passed. Or if it's not the case and you could pass 10 times in a row.

Romain672 at 15:58, 20 September 2024

2024-09-20T15:58:35Z

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	If you manage to have -2 economy compared to the opponent but have your board a lot more filled than them, then depending of how much your advance here, you could still be in position of strength which can force the opponent to take high cost tile, and make you be able to take most of the cheap tile and could make you win with low economy.		If you manage to have -2 economy compared to the opponent but have your board a lot more filled than them, then depending of how much your advance here, you could still be in position of strength which can force the opponent to take high cost tile, and make you be able to take most of the cheap tile and could make you win with low economy.

			If you are in a weak position, you should usually break the passing either: just before a gain of economy (and take an economy tile) to gain the extra economy from the tile you bought, or right before an extra tile to fill a gap in your board, or when you feel that the 0 economy tile increased a lot in value.

	This is really important to understand if after your pass your opponent can pass too and make you in a worst position compared to if none of those players passed. Or if it's not the case and you could pass 10 times in a row.		This is really important to understand if after your pass your opponent can pass too and make you in a worst position compared to if none of those players passed. Or if it's not the case and you could pass 10 times in a row.

Romain672: +2 tips about passing turns

2024-09-20T15:45:52Z

+2 tips about passing turns

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	Remember, it's -2 points for empty spaces, so the 7 point bonus only pays for 3.5 empty spaces, so getting the bonus but ending up with 6 openings for -12 points is counterproductive. It should be noted, if your opponent can achieve it, that this tile is equal to a 14 point swing.		Remember, it's -2 points for empty spaces, so the 7 point bonus only pays for 3.5 empty spaces, so getting the bonus but ending up with 6 openings for -12 points is counterproductive. It should be noted, if your opponent can achieve it, that this tile is equal to a 14 point swing.
			==== Passing in purpose ====

			Passing is totally fine early on. You really want economy and that can be at the cost of passing a lot.

			Even if you really want a tile, check if your opponent could do something about it if you passed. If he can't, then you got the option to pass, which if you plan to take a slow tile or could have few economy after picking can be extremely bad. If you take a 6speed tile and have no button left, then your opponent know you will be forced to pass during your next turn which can be bad. If they put themselves in your tile and take a 6 speed tile, then not only you will be forced to pass for 7 speed, but the opponent will get another choice first.

			==== Passing multiple times for both players (advanced) ====

			If both players keep passing, then the game give the advantage to one player which will get all the timing before all economy gain, and will get all the extra button. At the start of the game, if both players keep passing, then the player who will not be on that case (will not get the extra buttons) must do something at one point to break that situation.

			The more both players passes, the less economy is important and the more filling the space is critical.

			You can play around that:if you have more or equal economy (or slightly less), and have your board more filled than the opponent, then you are in a position of strength: if both players keep passing, you should win, which mean if you put the game in a position where the 3 next pieces are bad and have at least 2 on speed (that can be because the 4th next tile is great) and your are in position of strength, then you are guarantees to get the important tile.

			If you manage to have -2 economy compared to the opponent but have your board a lot more filled than them, then depending of how much your advance here, you could still be in position of strength which can force the opponent to take high cost tile, and make you be able to take most of the cheap tile and could make you win with low economy.

			This is really important to understand if after your pass your opponent can pass too and make you in a worst position compared to if none of those players passed. Or if it's not the case and you could pass 10 times in a row.

DaveLarson: /* 7×7 bonus */

2023-09-11T15:10:44Z

7×7 bonus

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	Getting the 7×7 bonus for 7 points is '''great'''. ''However'', going for it at the cost of not filling your board or bad placement which will make it hard to fill your board later will likely result in a loss anyway.		Getting the 7×7 bonus for 7 points is '''great'''. ''However'', going for it at the cost of not filling your board or bad placement which will make it hard to fill your board later will likely result in a loss anyway.

	Remember, it's -2 points for empty spaces, so the 7 point bonus only pays for 3.5 empty spaces, so getting the bonus but ending up with 6 openings for -12 points is counterproductive. It should be noted that ~~in a 2-player game~~ this tile is equal to a 14 point swing ~~not a 7 point swing as printed on the tile~~.		Remember, it's -2 points for empty spaces, so the 7 point bonus only pays for 3.5 empty spaces, so getting the bonus but ending up with 6 openings for -12 points is counterproductive. It should be noted, if your opponent can achieve it, that this tile is equal to a 14 point swing.

DaveLarson: /* 7×7 bonus */

2023-09-11T15:06:01Z

7×7 bonus

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	Getting the 7×7 bonus for 7 points is '''great'''. ''However'', going for it at the cost of not filling your board or bad placement which will make it hard to fill your board later will likely result in a loss anyway.		Getting the 7×7 bonus for 7 points is '''great'''. ''However'', going for it at the cost of not filling your board or bad placement which will make it hard to fill your board later will likely result in a loss anyway.

	Remember, it's -2 points for empty spaces, so the 7 point bonus only pays for 3.5 empty spaces, so getting the bonus but ending up with 6 openings for -12 points is counterproductive.		Remember, it's -2 points for empty spaces, so the 7 point bonus only pays for 3.5 empty spaces, so getting the bonus but ending up with 6 openings for -12 points is counterproductive. It should be noted that in a 2-player game this tile is equal to a 14 point swing not a 7 point swing as printed on the tile.

Kevan: clean up, remove redundant rules link and have fun advice

2023-06-18T11:49:13Z

clean up, remove redundant rules link and have fun advice

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	~~For the rules of patchwork, see <b>[[Gamehelppatchwork\|GameHelpPatchwork]]</b>~~

	== General ==		== General ==

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	* Spend too much at the wrong time you could get button poor and be forced to jump when you don't want to.		* Spend too much at the wrong time you could get button poor and be forced to jump when you don't want to.

	=== Some key things to consider ===		== Some key things to consider ==
	'''Evaluating Pieces'''		'''Evaluating Pieces'''

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	* You get more buttons when you pass one of the 9 buttons spots on the board, so the early you get them the more buttons you will get over the course of the game.		* You get more buttons when you pass one of the 9 buttons spots on the board, so the early you get them the more buttons you will get over the course of the game.
	* ''For example:'' if you get a two-button patch in your first turn it will pay off with 18 buttons!		* ''For example:'' if you get a two-button patch in your first turn it will pay off with 18 buttons!
	** But getting it later will have diminishing returns.		* But getting it later will have diminishing returns.

	==== Jumping ====		==== Jumping ====

	* Jumping over an opponent and losing time to get buttons is '''sometimes''' a good thing.		Jumping over an opponent and losing time to get buttons is '''sometimes''' a good thing:
	** Early in the game, it allows you to get more buttons (money) early and buy better pieces (i.e., pieces with more buttons on them) earlier in the game.		*• Early in the game, it allows you to get more buttons (money) early and buy better pieces (i.e., pieces with more buttons on them) earlier in the game.
	** For why this is good refer to '''[[#Patches_with_buttons\|Patches with buttons]]'''.		*• For why this is good refer to '''[[#Patches_with_buttons\|Patches with buttons]]'''.
	* If you do jump over an opponent, try to do it between buttons spots on the board, jumping over an opponent between button spots so you can buy the patch with buttons is preferred.
	** Jumping over button spot misses a chance to buy a piece and get the buttons from it.		If you do jump over an opponent, try to do it between buttons spots on the board, jumping over an opponent between button spots so you can buy the patch with buttons is preferred. Jumping over button spot misses a chance to buy a piece and get the buttons from it.

	==== Sides ====		==== Sides ====

	* Don't be afraid to leave an opening on the sides of the board, you can likely get a patch to fill it later, and you will not likely fill all your board anyway.		Don't be afraid to leave an opening on the sides of the board, you can likely get a patch to fill it later, and you will not likely fill all your board anyway. This helps you avoid placing a piece in a bad spot because you are trying to fill every space - bad placement will then get you into trouble later when the board is tighter.
	** This helps you avoid placing a piece in a bad spot because you are trying to fill every space - bad placement will then get you into trouble later when the board is tighter.

	==== Strategy ====		==== Strategy ====

	* Some prefer to start from the bottom up, or a corner up, as they find it easier to fill the board.		Some prefer to start from the bottom up, or a corner up, as they find it easier to fill the board. Others work from the centre out. Figure out what works for you!
	** Others work from the centre out.
	* Figure out what works for you!

	==== 7×7 bonus ====		==== 7×7 bonus ====

	* Getting the 7×7 bonus for 7 points is '''great''' - '''~~however~~'~~'' -~~ going for it at the cost of not filling your board or bad placement which will make it hard to fill your board later will likely result in a loss anyway.		Getting the 7×7 bonus for 7 points is '''great'''. ''However'', going for it at the cost of not filling your board or bad placement which will make it hard to fill your board later will likely result in a loss anyway.
	** Remember, it's -2 points for empty spaces, so the 7 point bonus only pays for 3.5 empty spaces, so getting the bonus but ending up with 6 openings for -12 points is counterproductive.

	~~Good luck and have fun~~, it's ~~a great game live or virtually!~~		Remember, it's -2 points for empty spaces, so the 7 point bonus only pays for 3.5 empty spaces, so getting the bonus but ending up with 6 openings for -12 points is counterproductive.

Fletcheese: Added piece evaluation section

2023-06-17T23:42:36Z

Added piece evaluation section

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	=== Some key things to consider ===		=== Some key things to consider ===
			'''Evaluating Pieces'''

			* ''Not all pieces are created equal''.
			* There are 5 metrics to evaluate a piece on which include: button cost, time cost, button income, number of squares, and ease of fit
			* All of these are easily quantified except ease of fit, but this is a crucial metric because the most efficient pieces (minimum cost, maximum squares/income) are the ones that seem hardest to fit into your quilt
			* Takeaway: pick the most efficient pieces early in the game while you have plenty of time to fit other pieces around them

	==== Patches with buttons ====		==== Patches with buttons ====

SirLoin027: /* Patches with buttons */

2022-01-21T18:42:04Z

Patches with buttons

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	* Getting patches with buttons early is '''critical'''.		* Getting patches with buttons early is '''critical'''.
	* You get more buttons when you pass one of the 8 buttons spots on the board, so the early you get them the more buttons you will get over the course of the game.		* You get more buttons when you pass one of the 9 buttons spots on the board, so the early you get them the more buttons you will get over the course of the game.
	* ''For example:'' if you get a two-button patch in your first turn it will pay off with 16 buttons!		* ''For example:'' if you get a two-button patch in your first turn it will pay off with 18 buttons!
	** But getting it later will have diminishing returns.		** But getting it later will have diminishing returns.

Sammy McSam: Gamehelppatchwork link, formatting

2021-12-28T01:02:35Z

Gamehelppatchwork link, formatting

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	~~Patchwork seems like a simple game~~ of ~~placing Tetris-like pieces into a grid by paying for them with buttons.~~		For the rules of patchwork, see <b>[[Gamehelppatchwork\|GameHelpPatchwork]]</b>

	However, it's complex in that you have to balance the time vs. the cost to get a piece. Use up too much time you will have an unfinished quilt, costing you -2 points per empty space. Spend too much at the wrong time you could get button poor and be forced to jump when you don't want to.		== General ==

	~~Some key things~~ to ~~consider:~~		* Patchwork seems like a simple game of placing Tetris-like pieces into a grid by paying for them with buttons.
			* However, it's complex in that you have to balance the time vs. the cost to get a piece.
			* Use up too much time you will have an unfinished quilt, costing you -2 points per empty space.
			* Spend too much at the wrong time you could get button poor and be forced to jump when you don't want to.

	1) Getting patches with buttons early is CRITICAL - you get more buttons when you pass one of the 8 buttons spots on the board, so the early you get them the more buttons you will get over the course of the game. For example, if you get a two-button patch in your first turn it will pay off with 16 buttons! But getting it later will have diminishing returns.		=== Some key things to consider ===

	~~2) Jumping over an opponent and losing time to get buttons is SOMETIMES a good thing. Early in the game, it allows you to get more buttons (money) early and buy better pieces (i.e., pieces~~ with ~~more~~ buttons ~~on them) earlier in the game. For why this is good refer to #1.~~		==== Patches with buttons ====

	~~3) If~~ you ~~do jump over an opponent, try to do it between~~ buttons spots on the board, ~~jumping over an opponent between button spots~~ so you ~~can buy~~ the ~~patch with~~ buttons ~~is preferred~~. ~~Jumping over~~ button ~~spot misses a chance to buy a piece and get the~~ buttons ~~from~~ it.		* Getting patches with buttons early is '''critical'''.
			* You get more buttons when you pass one of the 8 buttons spots on the board, so the early you get them the more buttons you will get over the course of the game.
			* ''For example:'' if you get a two-button patch in your first turn it will pay off with 16 buttons!
			** But getting it later will have diminishing returns.

	4) Don't be afraid to leave an opening on the sides of the board, you can likely get a patch to fill it later, and you will not likely fill all your board anyway. This helps you avoid placing a piece in a bad spot because you are trying to fill every space - bad placement will then get you into trouble later when the board is tighter.		==== Jumping ====

	~~5) I prefer~~ to ~~start from~~ the ~~bottom up, or a corner up~~, ~~as I find~~ it ~~easier~~ to ~~fill~~ the ~~board~~. ~~Others work from~~ the ~~center out~~, ~~figure out what works for~~ you.		* Jumping over an opponent and losing time to get buttons is '''sometimes''' a good thing.
			** Early in the game, it allows you to get more buttons (money) early and buy better pieces (i.e., pieces with more buttons on them) earlier in the game.
			** For why this is good refer to '''[[#Patches_with_buttons\|Patches with buttons]]'''.
			* If you do jump over an opponent, try to do it between buttons spots on the board, jumping over an opponent between button spots so you can buy the patch with buttons is preferred.
			** Jumping over button spot misses a chance to buy a piece and get the buttons from it.

	Lastly - getting the 7x7 bonus for 7 points is GREAT - HOWEVER - going for it at the cost of not filling your board or bad placement which will make it hard to fill your board later will likely result in a loss anyway. Remember, it's -2 points for empty spaces, so the 7 point bonus only pays for 3.5 empty spaces, so getting the bonus but ending up with 6 openings for -12 points is counterproductive.		==== Sides ====

	Good luck and have fun, it's a great game live or virtually!		* Don't be afraid to leave an opening on the sides of the board, you can likely get a patch to fill it later, and you will not likely fill all your board anyway.
			** This helps you avoid placing a piece in a bad spot because you are trying to fill every space - bad placement will then get you into trouble later when the board is tighter.

			==== Strategy ====

			* Some prefer to start from the bottom up, or a corner up, as they find it easier to fill the board.
			** Others work from the centre out.
			* Figure out what works for you!

			==== 7×7 bonus ====

			* Getting the 7×7 bonus for 7 points is '''great''' - '''however''' - going for it at the cost of not filling your board or bad placement which will make it hard to fill your board later will likely result in a loss anyway.
			** Remember, it's -2 points for empty spaces, so the 7 point bonus only pays for 3.5 empty spaces, so getting the bonus but ending up with 6 openings for -12 points is counterproductive.

			Good luck and have fun, it's a great game live or virtually!