I beat the new game, Bamboo Break!! No trophy:(

[msclockart]

Here is what williamson_39 has to say about the trophy in one of my most recommended threads: Random Trophies in Webkinz World - EXPLAINED!!

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Bamboo Break trophy - EXPLAINED
Finish the game (all 12 levels) and you get a random chance at the trophy. The basic chance is 1 in 100, but you can improve this by earning "bonus chips" during the game. Each bonus chip adds to your chances, so that if you have four bonus chips at the end of the game for example, your trophy odds are 5 in 100. Overall, very slim odds for so much effort.

Playing tips, pictures, and other WI member contributions are being collected by twinmom1998 here: http://www.webkinzinsider.com/forum/bamboo-break-instructions-t452263.html

[Ergoiam]

Originally Posted by kellyschrvr

I beat the new game, but no trophy

I understand the tears... love the game but after you have played long enough to get to level 12 the eyes do need a break. I've got to that level, but haven't completed it yet and I can only imagine how you feel not getting your trophy, so that must mean there are other factors involved to add that shiny little trophy to your collection. I plan to keep trying because it will look so cool with the new Asian theme. Congratulation for making it to the end and I hope that you get a trophy next time that your are there.

[GrandBlancGirls]

Wow! Good for you. I got to Level 10 yesterday and the bamboo was coming down so fast I just started laughing. But maybe if I take a few breaks I can get through Level 12 (highly unlikely). The key to winning that trophy may be getting those bonus coins. I think the person that won the trophy yesterday said she got a few of those. Otherwise, it's just random, but keep trying!

[likmfurry]

Personally I don't like the idea of playing all that way and having a x/100 chance of being awarded a trophy at the end.

If the game were actually fun in istelf, it would be different, but by Level 10 it gets a little nerve-wracking, and by level 12 it is outright chaos. I was really good at TETRIS but when I get to Level 12 (still haven't beat it) I find this game extremely difficult. Yes, I have also noticed that the closer you are to the top of the screen, the pieces speed up faster.

To think that this entire game is, like other WW games (Treasures Of The Crystal Sea, Candy Bash, etc) all based on your success in the LAST few levels, and the entire process of getting to those levels is nothing but a time consumer, it gets rather tedious... especially when your award that follows is also a shot in the dark.

I'll probably keep playing in hopes of winning a trophy, but I don't enjoy it. The KC isn't much of an enticement either...

[canonymous]

Congratulations on beating the game. I was never very good at Tetris and the slim chance of winning isn't encouraging me to get better!

The trophy should be kinzpostable too.

[twinmom1998]

Originally Posted by msclockart

Here is what williamson_39 has to say about the trophy in one of my most recommended threads: Random Trophies in Webkinz World - EXPLAINED!!

Williamson_39 also explained towards the end of that thread in more detail how the bonus chips impact the odds of winning the trophy... He's such a totally AWESOME DUDE!!!

Originally Posted by williamson_39

It does not appear to be exponential, unfortunately. Just linear. When you complete level 12, the game generates a random number between zero and 99 (or so, I'm not sure if it includes 100 or not). If that number is LESS than (1+bonuschips earned), you win the trophy (although it also looks like it may be checking to see if you already have one, like the Crystal Sea trophy).

So, with no bonus chips, you have one chance in a hundred that the random number will be less than 1. With your 16 bonus chips, anything between 0 and 16 (ie., less than 17) would have got you the trophy. That's an astounding total of chips, btw! At that rate, it won't take too many games for you, but they do take a LOT of time. More of Ganz wanting to keep things "special" but ending up ensuring that practice and perseverance are unrewarded almost every time. I can't believe they would make it random, on top of all those levels. Their lack of regard for young players is infuriating to me.

[msclockart]

Thanks for the update on the trophy odds. I had checked the thread yesterday, and that post wasn't there yet.

I finally became a Bamboo Master today with 11 tokens, but no special prize for me.

[twinmom1998]

Originally Posted by msclockart

Thanks for the update on the trophy odds. I had checked the thread yesterday, and that post wasn't there yet.

I finally became a Bamboo Master today with 11 tokens, but no special prize for me.

CONGRATULATIONS! Can you believe I think I've only played the game a handful of times! I've been too busy collecting tips/hints! So I haven't made it past level 11 yet... I'm thinking of starting a "Leaderboard" thread for Bamboo Master so we can all commiserate about having become a Bamboo Master but no trophy.... and to congratulate those who finally beat out the randomness of trophies in WW and get one!

[kellyschrvr]

I tried the game one more time yesterday, but got to level 12 and lost it.. LOL I think the frustration is set in .. I'll take a break from that for a while...
I'm not good at most games, so I actually thought I had a chance at a trophy... NOT a fan of random trophies... I can see some of them being random like Googles and all.. But if you beat a game, there should be a trophy..

The odds you posted don't give me high hopes, LOL

[twinmom1998]

I know it's small consolation Kellyschrvr, but you are in good company! And *I* am in even BETTER company since I can't even make it through level 11 ... I completely agree... you make it through, you deserve that trophy! I hope that Ganz will see some of our frustrations and take pity on us and make it easier! Or at least if not easier then PLEASE make it kinzpostable!!!!! so us poor schlubs who can't make it have a chance at "owning" one...