Tips fromage

1. Think in Rotations, Not Turns

Fromage is fundamentally a timing game.

• Always ask: “What will be available after the next rotation?”
• Plan two rotations ahead:
  • Rotation A: set something up (place workers, age cheese)
  • Rotation B: cash it in (score, upgrade, combo)
• Don’t just react to the current quadrant—anticipate what your workers will do when the wheel moves.

Common mistake: Overvaluing immediate actions that leave you poorly positioned next rotation.

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2. Specialize Early, Pivot Late

Early game rewards commitment.

• Pick 1–2 cheese types or production paths to focus on early.
• Upgrade production efficiency quickly (more output per action).
• Mid-to-late game, pivot into:
  • High-value scoring opportunities
  • Endgame bonuses
  • Flexible cheeses that convert well

Rule of thumb:

Early = engine

Late = points

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3. Don’t Ignore Aging Efficiency

Aging cheese is powerful—but only if timed correctly.

• Aging too early can lock up workers when you need flexibility.
• Aging too late leaves points on the table.
• Optimal play:
  • Age cheese only when you already know how it will score
  • Avoid “speculative aging”

If a cheese doesn’t clearly score ≥2× its opportunity cost, rethink it.

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4. Worker Placement: Denial Is Real

Even though Fromage feels cozy, it has sharp interaction.

• Watch which quadrants opponents are clearly setting up for.
• A single blocking placement can force them to waste a rotation.
• This is especially strong:
  • Just before a scoring-heavy rotation
  • On high-efficiency conversion spots

You don’t need to block often—one well-timed block per game is huge.

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5. Upgrade Actions Are Underrated

Many players delay upgrades too long.

• Upgrades that:
  • Reduce costs
  • Improve yields
  • Unlock flexibility tend to pay for themselves within 1–2 rotations.
• If an upgrade improves every future use of an action, it’s usually worth it early.

Ask: “How many times will I use this action?”

If the answer is “a lot,” upgrade early.

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6. Balance Immediate vs. Endgame Scoring

Fromage rewards both—but imbalance hurts.

• Pure engine builders often run out of time.
• Pure scorers often lack efficiency.
• Aim for:
  • ~60% of actions improving future value
  • ~40% directly scoring (shift this late game)

Watch the game clock—don’t let your engine peak after the game ends.

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7. Watch Other Players’ Cheese Stocks

Information is mostly open—use it.

• Track:
  • Who is about to score big
  • Who needs a specific rotation
  • Who is vulnerable to blocking
• If someone has:
  • A lot of aged cheese
  • Workers queued in scoring quadrants → they are about to explode.

Adjust your placement accordingly.

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8. Endgame: Convert Everything

Final rotations are about efficiency, not elegance.

• Don’t leave:
  • Unaged cheese
  • Idle workers
  • Unused conversions
• Even low-efficiency scoring is better than leftover resources.
• Be ruthless: points now > perfect engine later.