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Eric Juneau at 19:26, 6 November 2025

2025-11-06T19:26:03Z

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	This is the most efficient way to win by '''scoring four coasters in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row'''. If you notice an opponent having three Cocktails lined up, consider the possibility of claiming the last coaster and try to block them before their next turn!		This is the most efficient way to win by '''scoring four coasters in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row'''. If you notice an opponent having three Cocktails lined up, consider the possibility of claiming the last coaster and try to block them before their next turn!

	'''Green coasters''' - Pairs or Double Pairs; the easiest to claim.		'''{{Text\|Green coasters\|c=green}}''' - Pairs or Double Pairs; the easiest to claim.

	'''Blue coasters''' - Three of a Kind		'''{{Text\|Blue coasters\|c=blue}}''' - Three of a Kind

	'''Red coasters''' - Combinations of several dice; the most difficult to claim.		'''{{Text\|Red coasters\|c=red}}''' - Combinations of several dice; the most difficult to claim.

	== Triggering End of the Game ==		== Triggering End of the Game ==
	Once one player triggers the end of the game, the game continues until all players have played the same number of turns. This is different to the typical "all players play one more turn"; the game will end once it's the turn of the player ~~that~~ has the First Player marker! Keep this in mind when triggering the end of the game by either:
			Once one player triggers the end of the game, the game continues until all players have played the same number of turns. This is different to the typical "all players play one more turn"; the game will end once it's the turn of the player who has the First Player marker! Keep this in mind when triggering the end of the game by either:

	'''Scoring 20 Points'''		'''Scoring 20 Points'''

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	Once one player triggers the end of the game, the game continues until all players have played the same number of turns. This is different to the typical "all players play one more turn"; the game will end once it's the turn of the player that has the First Player marker! Keep this in mind when triggering the end of the game by either:		Once one player triggers the end of the game, the game continues until all players have played the same number of turns. This is different to the typical "all players play one more turn"; the game will end once it's the turn of the player that has the First Player marker! Keep this in mind when triggering the end of the game by either:

	~~====~~ Scoring 20 Points ~~====~~		'''Scoring 20 Points'''

	In addition to scoring the points on the coaster you claim, '''you gain one additional point for each adjacent coaster you have claimed''' orthagonally or diagonally. If you can't get a Piña Coladice, try scoring coasters in a manner that you'll score a lot of points by scoring one near them!		In addition to scoring the points on the coaster you claim, '''you gain one additional point for each adjacent coaster you have claimed''' orthagonally or diagonally. If you can't get a Piña Coladice, try scoring coasters in a manner that you'll score a lot of points by scoring one near them!

	~~=====~~ OR ~~=====~~		OR

			'''Placing your last Cocktail'''

	~~==== Placing your last Cocktail ====~~
	Pay attention to how many Cocktails your opponents have as you play. Try to avoid passing your turn if possible; if you are on the second roll of your turn and have coasters you could claim, consider claiming them before trying to re-roll!		Pay attention to how many Cocktails your opponents have as you play. Try to avoid passing your turn if possible; if you are on the second roll of your turn and have coasters you could claim, consider claiming them before trying to re-roll!

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	If you're playing this variant, you have a few more things to consider as passing your turn may be a viable option. At the whim of a die roll, you have the potential of losing points or having one of your placed Cocktails removed from a coaster, but there are benefits if you roll:		If you're playing this variant, you have a few more things to consider as passing your turn may be a viable option. At the whim of a die roll, you have the potential of losing points or having one of your placed Cocktails removed from a coaster, but there are benefits if you roll:

	~~====~~ 4 - Move another player's Cocktail token to a different, available space*. ~~====~~		'''4 - Move another player's Cocktail token to a different, available space*.'''

	This player does not score points, but this may form a Piña Coladice if you're not paying attention!		This player does not score points, but this may form a Piña Coladice if you're not paying attention!

	''*There's nothing in the rules specifying that you can't move a Cocktail to a different space <u>on the same coaster</u>. Please edit this section if you have tested this in-game.''		''*There's nothing in the rules specifying that you can't move a Cocktail to a different space <u>on the same coaster</u>. Please edit this section if you have tested this in-game.''

	~~====~~ 5 - Flip any Combination coaster to its other side. ~~====~~		'''5 - Flip any Combination coaster to its other side.'''

	If there are Cocktail tokens on the coaster you flip, they get returned to the players' reserves. They do not lose any points. Additionally, this either adds or removes a space on the coaster!		If there are Cocktail tokens on the coaster you flip, they get returned to the players' reserves. They do not lose any points. Additionally, this either adds or removes a space on the coaster!

	~~====~~ 6 - Immediately score 4 points. ~~====~~		'''6 - Immediately score 4 points.'''

	Plain and simple. This could push you over the edge of 20 points and win you the game!		Plain and simple. This could push you over the edge of 20 points and win you the game!

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BombardToo: Major overhaul. Summarizes how to win and gives additional tips for each method.

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Major overhaul. Summarizes how to win and gives additional tips for each method.

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	~~It's more efficient~~ to win ~~through~~ a Piña Coladice ~~(four in~~ a ~~row either horizontal, vertical, or diagonal)~~.		Any time you roll the dice, consider the two possible ways to win the game: Getting a Piña Coladice or having the most points after a player triggers the end of the game.

	Green coasters ~~are always pairs~~ or ~~double pairs~~. Blue coasters ~~are always three~~-of-a-~~kind~~. ~~Red~~ coasters are ~~always combinations~~ of ~~several dice~~ and are ~~worth~~ the ~~most~~ points.		== Piña Coladice! ==
			This is the most efficient way to win by '''scoring four coasters in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row'''. If you notice an opponent having three Cocktails lined up, consider the possibility of claiming the last coaster and try to block them before their next turn!

			'''Green coasters''' - Pairs or Double Pairs; the easiest to claim.

			'''Blue coasters''' - Three of a Kind

			'''Red coasters''' - Combinations of several dice; the most difficult to claim.

			== Triggering End of the Game ==
			Once one player triggers the end of the game, the game continues until all players have played the same number of turns. This is different to the typical "all players play one more turn"; the game will end once it's the turn of the player that has the First Player marker! Keep this in mind when triggering the end of the game by either:

			=== Scoring 20 Points ===
			In addition to scoring the points on the coaster you claim, '''you gain one additional point for each adjacent coaster you have claimed''' orthagonally or diagonally. If you can't get a Piña Coladice, try scoring coasters in a manner that you'll score a lot of points by scoring one near them!

			==== OR ====

			=== Placing your last Cocktail ===
			Pay attention to how many Cocktails your opponents have as you play. Try to avoid passing your turn if possible; if you are on the second roll of your turn and have coasters you could claim, consider claiming them before trying to re-roll!

			== Happy Hour ==
			If you're playing this variant, you have a few more things to consider as passing your turn may be a viable option. At the whim of a die roll, you have the potential of losing points or having one of your placed Cocktails removed from a coaster, but there are benefits if you roll:

			=== 4 - Move another player's Cocktail token to a different, available space*. ===
			This player does not score points, but this may form a Piña Coladice if you're not paying attention!

			''*There's nothing in the rules specifying that you can't move a Cocktail to a different space <u>on the same coaster</u>. Please edit this section if you have tested this in-game.''

			=== 5 - Flip any Combination coaster to its other side. ===
			If there are Cocktail tokens on the coaster you flip, they get returned to the players' reserves. They do not lose any points. Additionally, this either adds or removes a space on the coaster!

			=== 6 - Immediately score 4 points. ===
			Plain and simple. This could push you over the edge of 20 points and win you the game!

Eric Juneau at 14:28, 7 October 2025

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	~~Aim for a~~ win through ~~Pina~~ Coladice (four in a row either horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) ~~is easier to obtain than winning through~~ points~~, as it's more efficient~~.		It's more efficient to win through a Piña Coladice (four in a row either horizontal, vertical, or diagonal).

			Green coasters are always pairs or double pairs. Blue coasters are always three-of-a-kind. Red coasters are always combinations of several dice and are worth the most points.

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	Once one player triggers the end of the game, the game continues until all players have played the same number of turns. This is different to the typical "all players play one more turn"; the game will end once it's the turn of the player that has the First Player marker! Keep this in mind when triggering the end of the game by either:		Once one player triggers the end of the game, the game continues until all players have played the same number of turns. This is different to the typical "all players play one more turn"; the game will end once it's the turn of the player that has the First Player marker! Keep this in mind when triggering the end of the game by either:

	=== Scoring 20 Points ===		==== Scoring 20 Points ====
	In addition to scoring the points on the coaster you claim, '''you gain one additional point for each adjacent coaster you have claimed''' orthagonally or diagonally. If you can't get a Piña Coladice, try scoring coasters in a manner that you'll score a lot of points by scoring one near them!		In addition to scoring the points on the coaster you claim, '''you gain one additional point for each adjacent coaster you have claimed''' orthagonally or diagonally. If you can't get a Piña Coladice, try scoring coasters in a manner that you'll score a lot of points by scoring one near them!

	==== OR ====		===== OR =====

	=== Placing your last Cocktail ===		==== Placing your last Cocktail ====
	Pay attention to how many Cocktails your opponents have as you play. Try to avoid passing your turn if possible; if you are on the second roll of your turn and have coasters you could claim, consider claiming them before trying to re-roll!		Pay attention to how many Cocktails your opponents have as you play. Try to avoid passing your turn if possible; if you are on the second roll of your turn and have coasters you could claim, consider claiming them before trying to re-roll!

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	If you're playing this variant, you have a few more things to consider as passing your turn may be a viable option. At the whim of a die roll, you have the potential of losing points or having one of your placed Cocktails removed from a coaster, but there are benefits if you roll:		If you're playing this variant, you have a few more things to consider as passing your turn may be a viable option. At the whim of a die roll, you have the potential of losing points or having one of your placed Cocktails removed from a coaster, but there are benefits if you roll:

	=== 4 - Move another player's Cocktail token to a different, available space*. ===		==== 4 - Move another player's Cocktail token to a different, available space*. ====
	This player does not score points, but this may form a Piña Coladice if you're not paying attention!		This player does not score points, but this may form a Piña Coladice if you're not paying attention!

	''*There's nothing in the rules specifying that you can't move a Cocktail to a different space <u>on the same coaster</u>. Please edit this section if you have tested this in-game.''		''*There's nothing in the rules specifying that you can't move a Cocktail to a different space <u>on the same coaster</u>. Please edit this section if you have tested this in-game.''

	=== 5 - Flip any Combination coaster to its other side. ===		==== 5 - Flip any Combination coaster to its other side. ====
	If there are Cocktail tokens on the coaster you flip, they get returned to the players' reserves. They do not lose any points. Additionally, this either adds or removes a space on the coaster!		If there are Cocktail tokens on the coaster you flip, they get returned to the players' reserves. They do not lose any points. Additionally, this either adds or removes a space on the coaster!

	=== 6 - Immediately score 4 points. ===		==== 6 - Immediately score 4 points. ====
	Plain and simple. This could push you over the edge of 20 points and win you the game!		Plain and simple. This could push you over the edge of 20 points and win you the game!