<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" type="topic" style="task" id="strategy" xml:lang="sr-Latn">
  <info>
    <link type="guide" xref="index#play"/>
    <revision version="0.1" date="2012-01-16" status="stub"/>

    <credit type="author copyright">
      <name/>
      <email/>
      <years>2011</years>
    </credit>

    <desc/>
  </info>

  <title>Strategy</title>

  <p>Since each <link xref="map">tile layout</link> requires a different approach, there is no one universal strategy. However, there are some strategy tips to keep in mind while you play:</p>

  <list>
    <item><p>The general strategy is to keep removing matching tiles in such a way that each removed tile will expose further tiles.  A good strategy would be to expose new tiles with every set of tiles you match and eliminate.</p></item>
    <item><p>Choosing easily accessible tiles, such as those from the top levels is not beneficial.  This strategy leaves essential tiles under cover, increasing your chances of losing the game.</p></item>
    <item><p>Since you are <link xref="scoring">scored</link> by how quickly you finish the game, time is the most important factor in the game, so it is important to be fast.</p>
  <note><list>
    <item><p>Using the <link xref="hints">hint</link> option adds a 30 second penalty to your time.</p></item>
    <item><p>Shuffling tiles adds a 60 second penalty to your time.</p></item>
  </list></note>
</item>
  </list>
</page>
