The Patch’s Cheap CHIMPS Challenge in Bloons TD 6 is a unique twist on the classic CHIMPS mode, focusing on cost-effective strategies to clear rounds while maintaining the strict CHIMPS restrictions: no Continues, Hearts lost, Income from bloon pops, Monkey Knowledge, Powers, or Selling. Introduced in Update 37, this challenge allows players a budget of $80,000, requiring efficient tower selection and upgrade paths to succeed under these constraints.
Key Strategies for Patch’s Cheap CHIMPS Challenge
- Early Game Setup: Since the goal is to keep costs low, start with versatile and affordable towers. Heroes like Quincy or Sauda are excellent for the initial rounds due to their low cost and ability to handle early waves independently. Sauda’s ability to manage lead Bloons makes her particularly effective here.
- Focus on High-Value Towers: Utilize high-impact but budget-friendly towers such as Dart Monkeys with Juggernaut upgrades and Ninja Monkeys with Bloonjitsu. These towers provide reliable Bloon popping power without exceeding the budget, allowing players to handle grouped and camo Bloons effectively.
- Strategic Upgrades for MOABs: In the mid-to-late game, invest in specialized MOAB-targeting towers like Bomb Shooters with MOAB Mauler upgrades or Sniper Monkeys set to strong targeting with deadly precision. These help manage stronger Bloon types, especially on maps with limited placement options.
- End-Game Defense with Limited Cash: As rounds progress, continue upgrading key towers in a balanced manner, prioritizing upgrades that enhance area coverage and target the strongest Bloons. Placing a Spike Factory near the exit path as a final defense is also a solid strategy, providing an extra layer of protection for the budget-conscious setup.
By focusing on these core strategies, players can complete the challenge with minimal resources, staying within the budget while effectively managing each round. Successfully finishing this quest rewards players with valuable Insta-Monkeys and cash boosts for future challenges.
