🏁 End Game Strategy

Close out the hand with maximum points and clutch decisions

🎯 Closing Strong

The last few plays determine winners. Prioritize your finishers in this order:

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1Multipliers

Apply ×2, ×3 effects after building max base score

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2Push Effects

Flat bonuses (+X) after multipliers for final boost

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3Rally Triggers

"Per card played" bonuses peak at end of chain

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4Final Links

Squeeze out last free plays before closing

💡 Finisher Priority Example

You have: Base 18 pts, ×2 Multiplier, +5 Push, and a Link to a +3 card.

Optimal: Link (+3) → Multiplier (21×2=42) → Push (+5) = 47 points

Wrong: Multiplier (18×2=36) → Push (+5) → Link (+3) = 44 points

🧮 Score Calculation

Understand the math to maximize your final total. Here's how a strong end-game hand calculates:

Chaos Card Power8
Action Cards (4 played)+14
Element Matching Bonus+3
Rally Bonus (+2 per card × 5)+10
= Subtotal35
Multiplier (×2)×2
= After Multiply70
Push Bonus+6
FINAL SCORE76

Score Maximization Tips

  • ✅ Build base before multiplying: 20×2 = 40 beats 10×3 = 30
  • ✅ Stack multipliers if possible: ×2 then ×1.5 = ×3 total
  • ✅ Push after multiply: Flat bonuses don't get multiplied
  • ✅ Count cards for Rally: Every extra card = extra points

🎴 Last Card Decisions

Your final card is crucial. When should you play it vs. hold it?

✅ PLAY Your Last Card

  • It adds more points than potential Sabotage risk
  • You're behind and need to push for the win
  • It's a Multiplier or Push (maximum impact)
  • No Sabotage threats remain at the table
  • It triggers Rally bonuses for you

❌ HOLD Your Last Card

  • Playing it would trigger opponent's Sabotage
  • You're ahead and don't need the risk
  • It's worth less than potential counter-play
  • Opponent has visible Sabotage waiting
  • The card is a dud (0-1 point impact)

Clutch Scenarios

Situation Your Hand Optimal Play
Neck and neck, 1 card left +4 Push card Play it—every point counts in a close race
Ahead by 10+, opponent has Sabotage Multiplier Hold—don't give them a target to hit
Behind by 15+, last turn ×2 Multiplier Play it—go big or go home
Opponent just used their Sabotage Any finisher Now is the time—coast is clear!

⏰ Timing Your Close

Sometimes ending early is better than squeezing one more card.

🛑 When to Stop Playing

  • • You've hit a comfortable lead and more plays risk Sabotage
  • • Your remaining cards are low value (1-2 points)
  • • Playing more would cost energy needed for next hand
  • • You're triggering opponent's "when opponent plays" effects