Winning Strategies Guide

🎯 Power System

Each turn, select a power level (1-10) to push opponents:

• Low Power (1-3): Precise, short pushes. Good for edge control.
• Medium Power (4-7): Balanced force. Most versatile option.
• High Power (8-10): Maximum knockback. Risky but powerful.

🧊 Slippery Ice Physics

The arena is slippery - penguins slide after being pushed:

• Momentum carries players further than expected
• Edge bounces can save or doom you
• Platform shrinks over time, reducing safe space
• Last penguin standing wins

🛡️ Defensive Positioning

Goal: Survive until the end

• Stay in center zone as long as possible
• Watch for multiple opponents teaming up
• Move to avoid being cornered
• Use low power to maintain center control
• Let others fight on edges

⚔️ Aggressive Positioning

Goal: Eliminate opponents quickly

• Position between opponent and edge
• Use high power for decisive knockouts
• Target weakened opponents near edges
• Calculate slide paths before pushing
• Risk center to secure eliminations

The geometric center (0, Y, 0) is the most valuable real estate.

• Radial Buffer: Maximize distance to all kill planes. Survive 100% power hits!
• Sumo Strategy: Occupy the center and pivot like a turret to knock away encroachers.
• Holding Pressure: Hold a full charge (walk with 'E' held) to force opponents to play defensively.

Patrol the perimeter to eliminate recovering players.

• Bait-and-Switch: Stand near edge to lure attacks, then strafe. Their momentum carries them off!
• Recoil Management: NEVER use full charge facing the edge. Recoil will kill you.
• Gatekeeping: On Color Block, block the path to the safe color.

Hit-scan aiming fails due to travel time. You must predict.

• Deflection Shooting: Aim where the target will be in 0.5s.
• Choke Point Exploitation: Deterministic movement (e.g., to a green tile) makes players predictable. Aim at the path!
• Momentum Reading: A sliding player cannot stop instantly. Punish their trajectory.

Full power isn't always best.

• Telegraphing: 100% charge takes time and warns opponents.
• Rapid Fire: 50% charge is enough to disrupt footing. Rapid medium hits > Infrequent strong hits.
• Whiff Punishing: Missing a heavy attack leaves you vulnerable to counter-strafing.

🚫 Always Using Max Power

Max power is harder to aim and can backfire. Use varied power levels for better control and unpredictability.

🚫 Ignoring Platform Shrink

Many players forget the platform shrinks. Always reposition before you're forced to the edge.

🚫 Tunnel Vision on One Target

Focusing on one player lets others position themselves. Stay aware of the entire arena.

🚫 Fighting in the Edge Zone

Edge battles are high-risk. Let others eliminate each other there while you hold center.

🚫 Predictable Patterns

If opponents know your play style, they'll counter it. Mix up power levels and targets.

🚫 Panic in Final 1v1

The final showdown requires calm precision. Take your time and calculate the winning push.