Build To Survive Tsunami Guide: The core loop every round
About
OverviewBuild To Survive Tsunami! is a cooperative survival game where you chop trees, sell fish, and build bridges to escape across ten islands before a massive tsunami hits.
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Contents
The core loop every round
Step
Each island asks you to do the same things in the same order.
- Chop trees use your axe on the trees around you to collect materials and earn cash
- Sell your haul take the materials to the selling point to convert them into cash
- Upgrade spend that cash on a stronger axe or more backpack capacity
- Build the bridge gather enough materials to construct the bridge leading to the next island
- Move on cross the bridge and repeat the same cycle on the new island
Earning cash
Tips
Cash is the engine behind everything — upgrades, bridges, and your overall pace all depend on how fast it comes in.
- Unique trees drop extra rewards when chopped
- Upgrading your axe increases how quickly you gather materials
- A larger backpack lets you carry more materials per trip
- Islands further along offer items that sell for higher prices
Reaching the helicopter
Step
The tsunami has a set schedule.
- Work through islands one through nine using the chop, sell, upgrade, build cycle
- Arrive at the tenth island and locate the helicopter
- Board the helicopter to complete your escape before the tsunami reaches you
Playing with a group
Table
Up to eight players can share the same room.
| Solo | you handle chopping, selling, upgrading, and bridge-building entirely on your own |
| Group | players can split the work so some chop while others build bridges |
| Either mode | everyone boards the same helicopter on the tenth island to finish the run together |
When you get stuck
CheckIf progress has stopped, one of a handful of problems is almost always responsible.
- Check your backpack if it is full, sell your materials before you try to collect anything else
- Check your cash if you cannot afford the next upgrade, chop more trees and sell another load
- Check your bridge materials if you are short, keep chopping until you have enough to build
Glossary
Glossary- Backpack capacity
- The maximum number of materials you can carry at once; once it is full, you cannot pick up anything new until you sell.
- Unique tree
- A special tree that gives extra rewards when chopped, on top of the standard materials.
- Raccoon
- An enemy that appears on each island and can be fought or avoided while you work.
- Upgrade
- A cash purchase that improves either your axe's chopping speed or your backpack's carrying limit.
Common questions
FAQHow many players can join the same run?
Up to eight players can play together in one room. You can also play entirely solo if you prefer.
What is the goal of the game?
You need to reach all ten islands and then board the helicopter on the final island before the tsunami arrives.
What should I do if my backpack keeps filling up too fast?
Head to the selling point and sell your materials, then use the cash to buy a capacity upgrade.
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