Ready to complete CHIMPS on the Mushroom Grotto map and earn the Black Border? This strategy is consistent, low-risk, and fully CHIMPS-legal, requiring no Monkey Knowledge, Powers, or RNG. By combining strong Druid scaling with a powerful Sniper core, you’ll control every round from early game to the final BAD.
Start by placing two Mermonkeys.
Quickly place two Dart Monkeys.
Bring Obyn Greenfoot into the game — feel free to use his abilities for safer rounds.
Quickly place two Druids.
Place a Sniper Monkey in a spot where it can cover the map, and upgrade it to 0-2-2, starting with Path 2 first.
To make the Sniper effective, start lighting up the mushrooms, and finally activate the one in the center of the map.
Upgrade the Sniper Monkey to Semi-Automatic, then to Full Auto Rifle.
Place an Alchemist to support the Sniper and upgrade it to 4-2-0.
Place a 2-0-2 Monkey Village and upgrade one of the Druids to 4-0-2.
Then upgrade the second Druid to 4-0-2 as well.
Upgrade the Sniper Monkey to Elite Defender.
Upgrade a Druid to Monarch of Storms.
For a safer win, place a 2-0-4 Spike Factory, then upgrade it to Perma Spike.
With this setup, Mushroom Grotto CHIMPS becomes fully controlled, even through the toughest late-game rounds like 95, 98, and 100. The combination of Elite Defender, Druid scaling, and Perma Spike safety net ensures a smooth and stress-free finish. Follow the steps exactly, and your Black Border is guaranteed.