Game Tactics and Strategy
Despite the game's simplicity there is surprising scope for tactical play. For example, not all the species have the same odds of being collected in the game, as shown in the table below.
| Species | Points | Single Throw | Single Turn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javan Rhinoceros | 100 | 215 to 1 | 12 to 1 |
| Amur Leopard | 80 | 215 to 1 | 12 to 1 |
| California Condor | 60 | 108 to 1 | 7 to 1 |
| Mountain Gorilla | 50 | 108 to 1 | 7 to 1 |
| Rodrigues Fruit Bat | 40 | 27 to 1 | 2 to 1 |
| Harlequin Mantella | 30 | 27 to 1 | 2 to 1 |
| Ceylon Rose | 20 | 17 to 1 | Evens |
| Dama Gazelle | 10 | 17 to 1 | Evens |
The five golden rules for tactics
In addition, there are not equal numbers of wildlife cards for each species. To understand more about the fine-tuned mechanism game and tactics involved in Wildlife Rescue please download our Playing To Win guide. The five golden rules for tactics are:
- Decide on your basic strategy and stick with it. If you've decided to first collect the three species on your zoo collection card, collect them as soon as possible.
- Observe the wildlife cards your opponents are collecting and pay special attention to the three species they need for their zoo collection
- Pay attention to the number and type of wildlife cards available. The game ends when all but three wildlife cards have been collected.
- Use your zoo transfer card effectively. It is a bit like "a joker" and games are often won by players who use this card intelligently.
- Observe which players have played their zoo transfer cards, as the impossibility of retaliation may influence your decision on how and when to play yours.
