Welcome to Mondo Game Rules!

Object of the Game:

Being a master architect is your main goal in the game of Mondo. It’s all about creating breathtaking landscapes by placing tiles on your board. The more creative and precise you are, the more points you’ll earn.

Setting Up:

First, I’ll show you how to set up the game. You’ll need a game board, scoring track, tiles, and cards. Each player will take their own game board, placing it in front of them. The scoring track should be placed nearby, as should the deck of cards. Give each player a set of tiles, which they’ll keep face down. The start player is the one with the fewest cards in hand, but the youngest player takes the lead in case of a tie. And we’re ready to begin!

Gameplay:

You might be wondering how to play Mondo. Well, let me explain.

On your turn, you’ll draw a tile from your pile and place it on your board. You need to be strategic and select a tile that will fit perfectly within your landscape. The goal is to create a beautiful mosaic of nature. You can rotate the tile or even discard it if it doesn’t suit your plan. But be careful, you can only discard twice during the game.

After placing a tile, you’ll check if you’ve completed any terrain types. You earn points for each completed type, so keep an eye out for patterns and complete as many as possible.

Next, you’ll draw a new tile to replenish your hand. If there are no tiles left, you’ll move to the scoring phase. But don’t worry, it’s not the end of the game yet!

Now it’s time to score. Each completed terrain type earns you points based on its difficulty. The harder it is to complete, the more points you get. You’ll use the scoring track to keep track of your points. Don’t forget to check your cards to see if they provide any additional scoring opportunities.

End of the Game:

The game of Mondo ends when all players have placed all their tiles or when there are no tiles left in the game. The player with the highest score wins the game and earns the title of master architect!

So, are you ready to embark on this artistic and strategic adventure? Join me in a game of Mondo and let’s create magnificent landscapes together!

When I play this game, I get to create my own world filled with amazing animals and different landscapes using tiles and a board. It’s really exciting because everything happens at the same time while we’re racing against the clock and trying to keep an eye on the other players. If I’m able to time it just right, I can earn some extra bonus points.

After we each take three turns, the player with the most points is the winner.

In the advanced version of the game, there are special scoring modifiers that make it even more fun. And in the expert game, there are always new challenges with different tasks to complete.

What’s Inside

• 4 World Boards (two-sided)
• 136 Landscape Tiles (two-sided)
• 5 Scoring Modifiers
• 12 Additional Tasks
• 1 Volcano Chip
• 4 Bonus Chips
• 1 Timer
• 1 Block with Score Sheets

Note: To set the timer, simply turn it one full circle and then back to the desired number of minutes!

Levels of Difficulty

You have the option to play Mondo at three different difficulty levels:

Let me give you an overview of the rules for the Beginner’s level:

Setting Up the Game

Put all of the landscape tiles together in a random pile in the middle where everyone can easily reach them. Take the round bonus chips that correspond to the number of players and stack them on top of each other in order of their value:

When we start playing the game, the first thing we need to do is make sure that the stack of items is within everyone’s reach. That way, no one will have to stretch or strain to reach them.

Every player will receive a World Board. This board should be placed in front of them with the Water Side facing up. Each player will also need a Score Sheet and a Pen, which are not included in the game.

Keep the Volcano Chip and the Timer nearby, as you will need them throughout the game. However, you won’t need the Scoring Modifiers and Additional Tasks in the beginner game, so you can keep them safely stored away in the box.

Quick tip: On your World Board, you’ll notice that 4 spaces are slightly highlighted. These are only important if you are playing solo.

Time to Play

The game is divided into 3 turns. At the start of each turn, set the timer for 7 minutes. Make sure the timer is placed where all players can see the remaining time.

As the game begins, I hear the count, “3. 2. 1. go!” and my heart starts to race. With anticipation, I scramble the landscape tiles, mixing them up in a frenzy. When the count reaches “go!”, we all stop shuffling and the real fun begins.

It’s Your Turn

Now it’s time to place our tiles on the game board. We all search at the same time, frantically looking for the perfect tile to add to our collection. The first tile has the freedom to go anywhere, so I carefully choose a spot. But from then on, every tile I place must connect to the ones that came before it. It has to touch at least one edge of a tile that’s already on the board.

When you’re playing with these tiles, you have complete freedom to choose their orientation. This means that the animals can be facing any direction – sideways or even upside down!

The goal is to arrange the tiles in a way that maximizes the number of matching landscapes on the edges. For example, if two tiles have plains on their edges, they should be placed side by side. Similarly, water tiles should be placed next to each other. However, don’t worry if some edges don’t match – you can still place the tiles that way!

Keep in mind that when two neighboring edges don’t match, it’s considered a misconnection, and it counts as 1. The same goes for edges that don’t match the edge of the board – each one counts as a misconnection as well.

The Rules of Tile Placement

When we play this game, there are some important rules to keep in mind. I know it may sound like a lot, but don’t worry! I’ll explain everything step by step.

First things first, each player can only use one hand when they are looking for and placing tiles. So remember, keep one hand free and don’t go digging in the middle of the table!

Now, here’s an interesting rule – you are allowed to turn around the tiles! That’s because the front and back sides are always different. So you can freely choose which side to place on your board. Isn’t that cool?

Another important rule is that you can only have one tile in your hand at a time. If you have a tile in your hand, you can either place it on your board or put it back in the middle. But once you’ve placed a tile on your board, you can’t remove, rotate, or move it. It stays there!

When it comes to placing tiles on the board, you can only put them on open spaces. You can’t stack them on top of each other. So make sure you find those open spaces and use them wisely!

The Exciting Part!

If you want, you can quit the game at any time before the timer ends. It doesn’t matter if you still have empty spaces on your board. To quit, just take the top bonus chip and put it in front of you. Once you’ve quit, you can’t play anymore!

Ending Your Turn

Your turn ends when all players have quit or the timer runs out.

If the timer runs out, you have to stop playing. You can’t take anything else, not even a bonus chip, and you can’t place anything else. If you have a tile in your hand when the timer ends, put it back in the middle of the table.

If you have a bonus chip in your hand, you can keep it and put it in front of you. Now it’s time to score.

Scoring

Let me show you a simple way to keep track of each player’s points. All you have to do is look at the score sheet and enter the points where they belong. For the first turn, put the points in Column A. For the turns after that, use Columns B and C.

When it comes to animals, every single one is important. No matter what kind of animal it is, it deserves to be noticed and appreciated.

Whether it’s a tiny insect or a massive elephant, each animal plays a vital role in our world. They all contribute to the balance and harmony of our ecosystem.

Every animal has a unique set of skills and traits that make it special. They have their own ways of surviving and thriving in their environments. It’s fascinating to think about how each species has evolved to adapt to its specific niche.

Animals are also capable of experiencing emotions. They can feel happiness, fear, and love, just like humans do. They form social bonds and relationships, and they also have families and communities.

Some animals, like dogs and cats, have become our companions. They provide us with love, loyalty, and companionship. We share our lives with them, and they become part of our families.

But it’s not just about the animals we interact with directly. Every single animal on this planet deserves our respect and protection. They all play a part in maintaining the delicate balance of our world.

So let’s remember to appreciate and protect all animals, big and small. Whether they crawl, swim, fly, or walk, they are all important. Together, we can ensure a future where every animal is valued and cherished.

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Counting landscapes can be a bit confusing, but I’m here to help! Let’s break it down together.

First things first, each enclosed and mistake-free landscape you count is worth 2 points. Keep in mind that this rule doesn’t apply to water landscapes – they don’t earn you any points.

Now, here’s a tip to make it easier for you. Instead of jumping around between different kinds of landscapes, it’s best to count all the landscapes of the same type first. For example, count all the deserts, then move on to the forests, and so on.

Remember, the goal is to count as many landscapes as possible to rack up those points. And don’t forget to check for any mistakes, because even a small goof-up can cost you some precious points.

So, get ready to conquer this landscape-counting challenge, and don’t be disheartened by the water landscapes – they may not score you any points, but they add a refreshing touch to the whole picture!

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When you’re playing a game and you come across a bonus chip, something exciting happens! You get extra points added to your score, and the number on the chip determines just how many points you get. It’s like a special little surprise that can really give you a boost.

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Forget about the scoring modifiers in the beginner game. (You can check out the advanced game if you’re interested).

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Forget about the extra tasks in the beginner game. (Check out the Expert Game).

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Hey there! I want to tell you something important. Did you know that in this game, the player who has the most active volcanoes gets minus points for each one? Yeah, it’s kind of a bummer. But here’s the thing, if there’s a tie and multiple players have the most active volcanoes, they all get the minus points too. Pretty fair, right?

Now, here’s an interesting twist. On the first turn, those inactive volcanoes don’t count. They’re basically invisible. But don’t worry, they’ll come into play in the next turn. So, remember, it’s only the active ones that matter for scoring. Keep that in mind!

Let me talk to you about something important. Have you ever thought about what happens when you leave a space blank? Well, I’m here to tell you that it actually comes with consequences. You see, every time you leave an empty space, you lose a point. And it’s not just that! If you also miss a connection, that’s another minus point for you. The good news is that empty spaces don’t cause misconnections, so they only count as one minus point. But still, it’s something to keep in mind.

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Example: Let’s say I have 6 animals on my board. That’s 6 points right off the bat. Now, I have 4 landscapes that are completely enclosed and mistake-free: 2 deserts, 1 forest, and 1 plains. These give me an additional 8 points. But wait, there’s more! I also have 2 landscapes that are enclosed, but they do have some mistakes. And the rest of my landscapes? Well, they’re all full of mistakes. Unfortunately, my plains landscape isn’t even enclosed, so it doesn’t bring me any points. But, I do get 2 extra points for a bonus chip I received.

Now, let’s talk about volcanos. I have 4 active volcanos on my board. I can ignore the inactive ones for now. My friend Ginger, on the other hand, has 5 active volcanos. Ouch! That’s 5 minus points for her. Luckily, I don’t have any minus points for my empty space, but I do have 4 minus points for my misconnections.

Next Turn

When I score a turn, the player who rakes in the most points gets the coveted volcano chip. It’s like a badge of honor, really. If there happens to be a tie for the highest score, no worries, because those competitors all get the volcano chip too. Here’s where it gets interesting – in the next turn, those lucky players have their dormant volcanos counted as if they were ready to erupt! It’s a smart strategy, if you ask me.

In the game we discussed earlier, let’s say Marianne had the volcano chip. That means she would have counted 6 volcanoes in total – 4 active and 2 inactive. With more volcanoes than Ginger, Marianne would’ve received 6 minus points.

Now, it’s time to reset for the next turn. Put all the tiles and bonus chips back in the middle, just like when we started the game. Set the timer to 7 minutes again, and begin the next turn as we did before.

Once we complete 3 turns, it’s time to calculate the final scores. Add up the points from Columns A, B, and C. The player who has the most points is the winner of the game. However, if there’s a tie, we have multiple winners. So, who will it be? Let’s find out!