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Drinking is [[Puzzle#Freeplay_Days|free to play]] two days a week.
Drinking is [[Puzzle#Freeplay_Days|free to play]] two days a week.
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==Game
Play
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== Game
play
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The rule for placing the standard drinking pieces is simple: To play a piece onto the board, it must match the piece (or pieces) above, below or to the side in either type or color. For example, a red pitcher may be played next to a pitcher of any color or any red piece. Games can use either four, five or six types of pieces.
The rule for placing the standard drinking pieces is simple: To play a piece onto the board, it must match the piece (or pieces) above, below or to the side in either type or color. For example, a red pitcher may be played next to a pitcher of any color or any red piece. Games can use either four, five or six types of pieces.
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Pieces are placed in each persons use area at random, so it is best to try to decide which piece a player will use ahead of time. With the new revamped drinking version the piece with the highest value is automatically highlighted for each player; however this does not limit the piece that can be used. For example: A hook worth 10 points, a keg worth 10 points, and a keg worth 0 points comes up. A player may choose the keg worth 0 points to use on an empty or unstained section of the board. Although the pieces assigned value was 0 the staining of the board gains points, and may also prevent his or her opponent(s)from scoring.
Pieces are placed in each persons use area at random, so it is best to try to decide which piece a player will use ahead of time. With the new revamped drinking version the piece with the highest value is automatically highlighted for each player; however this does not limit the piece that can be used. For example: A hook worth 10 points, a keg worth 10 points, and a keg worth 0 points comes up. A player may choose the keg worth 0 points to use on an empty or unstained section of the board. Although the pieces assigned value was 0 the staining of the board gains points, and may also prevent his or her opponent(s)from scoring.
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[[Mug]]s, which can be purchased from a [[distillery]], have special abilities which affect gameplay in drinking by providing various bonuses (some also have drawbacks). Only one mug can be used at a time by a player, and a mug must be equipped like a [[sword]] or [[bludgeon]] to be used (or a specific mug type must be set for a tournament). Mugs may have a [[doubloon]] cost on the doubloon oceans; on [[subscriber]] oceans, some mugs can only be used by players with subscriptions.
[[Mug]]s, which can be purchased from a [[distillery]], have special abilities which affect gameplay in drinking by providing various bonuses (some also have drawbacks). Only one mug can be used at a time by a player, and a mug must be equipped like a [[sword]] or [[bludgeon]] to be used (or a specific mug type must be set for a tournament). Mugs may have a [[doubloon]] cost on the doubloon oceans; on [[subscriber]] oceans, some mugs can only be used by players with subscriptions.
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==Clearing
Rows
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== Clearing
rows
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When a row or column is filled, all of the pieces in that row are removed from the board ("cleared") and the player with the majority of pieces in the row receives a bonus of 100 points plus an additional 50 points for each cask piece in the row (regardless of whether that player was the one to complete the row). If the last piece in the row or column was placed on a square that was unstained, the bonus is doubled.
When a row or column is filled, all of the pieces in that row are removed from the board ("cleared") and the player with the majority of pieces in the row receives a bonus of 100 points plus an additional 50 points for each cask piece in the row (regardless of whether that player was the one to complete the row). If the last piece in the row or column was placed on a square that was unstained, the bonus is doubled.
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If two players have an equal number of pieces in the row, such as a three-way game where two players have three pieces and one player has one piece, then the bonus is split between the two players.
If two players have an equal number of pieces in the row, such as a three-way game where two players have three pieces and one player has one piece, then the bonus is split between the two players.
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==Special
Pieces
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== Special
pieces
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There are three pieces in the game which have special attributes. The special pieces may also be consumed without using them on the board, though there's seldom a reason to unless you're really desperate to keep a piece out of the hands of an opponent (perhaps you can't play the hook or cask but when you play a valid piece the opponent can). The cask will make you more drunk; the hook does not affect your intoxication level; the fries remove a level of intoxication.
There are three pieces in the game which have special attributes. The special pieces may also be consumed without using them on the board, though there's seldom a reason to unless you're really desperate to keep a piece out of the hands of an opponent (perhaps you can't play the hook or cask but when you play a valid piece the opponent can). The cask will make you more drunk; the hook does not affect your intoxication level; the fries remove a level of intoxication.
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If there are no longer any pieces on the board of any type, fries will automatically be added to the hand, or given to the player to move next in Classic drinking. This situation can occur at the start of the game, if the only remaining row with pieces in it is cleared, if the last remaining piece on the board is removed by a hook, or if the player to move first drinks the fries. Fries can also come up as a piece at any time during the game.
If there are no longer any pieces on the board of any type, fries will automatically be added to the hand, or given to the player to move next in Classic drinking. This situation can occur at the start of the game, if the only remaining row with pieces in it is cleared, if the last remaining piece on the board is removed by a hook, or if the player to move first drinks the fries. Fries can also come up as a piece at any time during the game.
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==Drinking
Strategy
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== Drinking
strategy ==
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=== Basics =
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====Basics====
The core strategy of the drinking game is to try to clear rows that have the majority of your pieces in them while blocking your opponents from doing the same by placing pieces so that an opponent cannot complete their rows.
The core strategy of the drinking game is to try to clear rows that have the majority of your pieces in them while blocking your opponents from doing the same by placing pieces so that an opponent cannot complete their rows.
In a two player match, it takes four pieces to have the majority of a row so once you've done that you can turn your attention elsewhere. In a game with more than two players you may be able to "lock in" a row with fewer pieces. Once a row is locked in, try to build additional rows.
In a two player match, it takes four pieces to have the majority of a row so once you've done that you can turn your attention elsewhere. In a game with more than two players you may be able to "lock in" a row with fewer pieces. Once a row is locked in, try to build additional rows.
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Use the cask, hook and chips/fries wisely.
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Use the cask, hook
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and chips/fries wisely.
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===Using the
Chips
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Fries=
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=== Using the
chips
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fries
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The opening placement of fries is often an important decision to be made in a drinking match. Before drinking was revamped, a popular strategy was called "Corner Fries." This, aptly enough, involved placing the initial fries in the corner of the board. Because of the low number of possible placements this allowed, it often led to early drink-outs where both players passed out, and ended the game early. However, since it could backfire, "Corner Fries" was considered a toss-up. Many players disliked "Corner Fries" because of the element of luck that it added to the game but it is an easy way for the player who moves first to control the board and because many experienced players are used to it, "Corner Fries" remains a strategy that is still used, though it is not as vilified as it was before the drinking revamp.
The opening placement of fries is often an important decision to be made in a drinking match. Before drinking was revamped, a popular strategy was called "Corner Fries." This, aptly enough, involved placing the initial fries in the corner of the board. Because of the low number of possible placements this allowed, it often led to early drink-outs where both players passed out, and ended the game early. However, since it could backfire, "Corner Fries" was considered a toss-up. Many players disliked "Corner Fries" because of the element of luck that it added to the game but it is an easy way for the player who moves first to control the board and because many experienced players are used to it, "Corner Fries" remains a strategy that is still used, though it is not as vilified as it was before the drinking revamp.
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Since fries can be placed anywhere on the board, there are a wealth of opening movements, but most are substantially similar. Besides "Corner Fries," one of the most commonly played openings is to place the fries directly in the center of the board. While not necessarily a worse move, placing fries on another spot in the board does not occur as often.
Since fries can be placed anywhere on the board, there are a wealth of opening movements, but most are substantially similar. Besides "Corner Fries," one of the most commonly played openings is to place the fries directly in the center of the board. While not necessarily a worse move, placing fries on another spot in the board does not occur as often.
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==="Chugging"===
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=== "Chugging" ===
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It is sometimes more useful to drink ("chug") a piece, such as one that has climbed to a high point value, than to play it onto the board. It is also possible that a player will be forced to chug when there are no more moves available on the drinking board.
It is sometimes more useful to drink ("chug") a piece, such as one that has climbed to a high point value, than to play it onto the board. It is also possible that a player will be forced to chug when there are no more moves available on the drinking board.
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===Picking the right
Mug=
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=== Picking the right
mug
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Choosing the right mug for your style of play is important. In a game where there is a mix of mugs and cups, the wooden cup users are usually at a disadvantage.
Choosing the right mug for your style of play is important. In a game where there is a mix of mugs and cups, the wooden cup users are usually at a disadvantage.
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==Drinking
Strategy Table
for
Advanced Players
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== Drinking
strategy
for
advanced players
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Expert drinkers not only know how to play to their own mug's strengths, but also know how to adapt their style of play according to the mug that their opponent is using.
Expert drinkers not only know how to play to their own mug's strengths, but also know how to adapt their style of play according to the mug that their opponent is using.
Below is a list of some suggested strategies for drinking based on different mug combinations, and a table to show which strategy to try based on the mugs that you and your opponent are using.
Below is a list of some suggested strategies for drinking based on different mug combinations, and a table to show which strategy to try based on the mugs that you and your opponent are using.
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'''Drinking Strategies:'''
'''Drinking Strategies:'''
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==Classic
Drinking
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== Classic
drinking
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Drinking was overhauled at the end of June 2005 to its current form, although the mug effects were adjusted in the aforementioned March 2006 release. The changes introduced eliminated the ending of games due to drink-outs and expanded the size of the hand of pieces to three. This reduced the effectiveness of widely-used strategies like "Corner Fries" greatly.
Drinking was overhauled at the end of June 2005 to its current form, although the mug effects were adjusted in the aforementioned March 2006 release. The changes introduced eliminated the ending of games due to drink-outs and expanded the size of the hand of pieces to three. This reduced the effectiveness of widely-used strategies like "Corner Fries" greatly.
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[[Cleaver (pirate)| Cleaver]] has [http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?thread=15118 posted] in the forums that the [[Ringers]] could have earned an "E" rating for the game by removing Drinking but chose to leave it in.
[[Cleaver (pirate)| Cleaver]] has [http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?thread=15118 posted] in the forums that the [[Ringers]] could have earned an "E" rating for the game by removing Drinking but chose to leave it in.
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== Ultimate list ==
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=Ultimate list=
{{ultlist|1|family=no}}
{{ultlist|1|family=no}}
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= Trophies =
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= Trophies =
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{{spoiler|trophies|content=
{{spoiler|trophies|content=
The following [[trophy|trophies]] are related to drinking:
The following [[trophy|trophies]] are related to drinking:
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<gallery caption="Drinking Trophies" widths="60px" heights="60px
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<gallery caption="Drinking Trophies" widths="60px" heights="60px" >
Image:Trophy-Ultimate Drinker.png|Ultimate Drinker
Image:Trophy-Ultimate Drinker.png|Ultimate Drinker
Image:Trophy-1 Drinker.png|<nowiki>#</nowiki>1 Drinker
Image:Trophy-1 Drinker.png|<nowiki>#</nowiki>1 Drinker
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= External/
Other Links
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= External/
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*[[Inviso's Drinking Guide]] A simple guide to Drinking.
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* [[Drinking (Idea Links)|Commonly discussed ideas]] from [http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/listthreads?forum=2 Game Design]
* [[Drinking (Idea Links)|Commonly discussed ideas]] from [http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/listthreads?forum=2 Game Design]
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*[http://www.puzzlepirates.com/Drinking.xhtml Official game documents]
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* [http://www.puzzlepirates.com/Drinking.xhtml Official game documents]
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*[http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?thread=1048 Drinking Discussion]
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* {{es|Bebidas}}
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*[http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?thread=18414 Drinking Revamp Discussion]
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* [[Inviso's Drinking Guide]] A simple guide to Drinking.
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*{{es|Bebidas}}
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* [http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?thread=1048 Drinking Discussion]
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* [http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?thread=18414 Drinking Revamp Discussion]
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{{drinking-navigation}}
{{drinking-navigation}}
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{{Activity list}}
{{Activity list}}
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[[Category:Multiplayer puzzles]]
[[Category:Multiplayer puzzles]]