Team Omni Triad (TOTT)

Team Omni Triad is a 2v2 team-based mode where you and a partner compete against another duo on a larger battlefield.

How to Play

Objective

Work with your teammate to capture more cards than the opposing team on a 5x5 board.

Board and Cards

• 5x5 grid (25 spaces total) - larger than standard TTE
• 15 cards per player - each player brings 15 cards to the match
• Discard mechanic - like OTT, you may need to discard cards during play

Team Setup

• Blue Team - Players in slots 1 and 2
• Red Team - Players in slots 3 and 4
• Cards placed by your team show your team's color
• Teams share a combined card count for scoring

Turn Order

Players take turns in slot order, alternating between teams:

Slot 1 (Blue) → Slot 2 (Blue) → Slot 3 (Red) → Slot 4 (Red) → Slot 1...

Turn Indicators:

• "YOUR TURN" badge appears prominently when it's your turn
• "AI THINKING..." appears when an AI teammate/opponent is playing
• Current player is highlighted in the player list

Capturing Cards

• Same capture rules as standard Triple Triad
• When you capture a card, it becomes your team's color
• "CAPTURE" labels appear when cards are taken
• Captured cards count toward your team's total

Winning

After the board is filled:

• Count all cards of each team's color
• The team with more cards wins
• Both winning team members receive gold rewards

Discard Mechanic

Like OTT, TOTT includes a discard phase:

• You may need to discard cards from your hand
• A discard button appears when discarding is required
• Strategic discarding can set up better plays

Team Chat Feature

TOTT includes a special team-only messaging system for coordination:

Sending Messages

1. Look for the chat toggle button (globe/lock icon) next to the message input
2. Globe icon - Message goes to all 4 players
3. Lock icon - Message only visible to your teammate

Visual Indicators

• Team-only messages appear with:
  • Blue left border
  • "Team" badge next to the sender name
  • Slightly blue-tinted background
• Public messages appear normally to everyone

Using Team Chat Strategically

• Discuss strategy without opponents seeing
• Coordinate upcoming plays ("I'll take the corner")
• Warn your teammate about threats
• Plan combo captures together

AI Features

AI Teammates and Opponents

• Play with an AI teammate against 2 AI opponents
• AI makes moves automatically when it's their turn
• Small delay before AI moves for better UX

Hybrid Mode (MP + AI)

Why this exists: Finding 4 players for a TOTT match can be challenging. Rather than waiting indefinitely for a full lobby, hosts can fill empty slots with AI players to start the game sooner.

When hosting a multiplayer lobby:

• The host can choose to fill empty slots with AI players
• AI players auto-ready when added
• Any combination works: 3 humans + 1 AI, 2 humans + 2 AI, etc.
• AI takes turns automatically just like in pure AI mode

Common scenarios:

Benefits:

• No waiting for a full lobby
• Play with friends even when you don't have 4 people
• Practice team coordination with an AI partner before finding a human teammate

See AI Opponents Guide for detailed information on AI difficulty levels and behavior.

Key Differences from TTE

Gold Rewards

Winning and losing teams receive different rewards:

• Winners: Base reward + bonus based on score difference
• Losers: Smaller consolation reward

Team Tips

1. Communicate - Use team chat to coordinate moves
2. Watch all hands - Know what cards your teammate AND opponents have
3. Plan two turns ahead - Your teammate moves before your next turn
4. Set up combos - Position cards for your partner to capture
5. Cover weaknesses - If your partner plays a weak side, protect it
6. Control the center - The 5x5 board has more strategic positions
7. Use discards wisely - Don't discard cards your teammate needs
8. Alternate focus - One player can attack while the other defends