The End Game
Final wall, final decisions
When the wall runs low, everything changes.
WALL COUNT STRATEGY:
Tiles remaining: 15+
• Normal play, plenty of time
Tiles remaining: 10-15
• Start watching opponents closely
• Consider defensive plays
• If you're close, push now
Tiles remaining: 5-10
• URGENT mode
• If you're one away, push hard
• If you're far, play VERY safe
• Tiles are running out!
Tiles remaining: <5
• EXHAUSTIVE DRAW likely
• If you have ready hand: Keep it for draw bonus
• If you don't: Don't deal in, survive to draw
END GAME DISCARDS:
• Assume everyone is close to winning
• Every discard is dangerous
• When in doubt: discard what was already discarded
Time pressure changes everything.