Accent Tiles: The Rock

[SpinxKreuz]

The Rock cancels Harmonies on horizontal and vertical lines it lies on and cannot be moved by a Wheel.
(Can be removed by a boat)
This makes it the perfect Accent Tile to block Harmony Rings, because if you place it right, it blocks access to at least 2 flower tiles.
If your opponent only needs one flower to complete a Harmony ring, place the Rock on the point where that flower would create the ring. This often prevents the opponent from getting a Harmony bonus on the next move.

This is an example of a good spot to play the Rock:

[MrSns]

I’m curious, how often would you get an opportunity to use a rock in this example given would you say?

[SpinxKreuz]

I’m curious, how often would you get an opportunity to use a rock in this example given would you say?

The Rock should actually always be played in a spot like this, where it is useful in the horizontal and vertical line.

Many games start with the players getting 4 tiles on the board around the gates to quickly form a Harmony ring. The Rock is the best Accent tile to block this in the early game, so I'd recommend always choosing at least one.

This is another example where both players used the rock:

[MrSns]

Ah ok. I like these posts your are putting up. Keep up the good work spinx