Quick answer
The current Endless setup starts with 150 seconds and three strikes per wave. Normal module completions add time: Easy +25 seconds, Medium +40, and Hard +55. The team therefore needs a fast, accurate callout loop—not a player who rushes every input.
⏱️ Wave cue: protect the timer with short callouts and treat every strike as a reason to slow the next confirmation.
Wave planning
| Wave range | Normal modules | Chaos modules | Main risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 1 | 0 | Learn the rhythm |
| 3–6 | 2 | 0 | First hazard pressure |
| 7–13 | 3 | 1 | Split attention |
| 14–24 | 3–4 | 1 | Harder module weight |
| 25–35 | 3 | rising | Time loss from mistakes |
| 36–50 | 4 | high | Sustained hazard monitoring |
| 50+ | 4 | high | Endurance and recovery |
Boundary waves such as 18, 24, 35, and 50 can sit on either neighbouring tier. Treat them as transition tests and follow the live wave panel if it differs.
Time economy
Prioritise a module that can be completed confidently for its time bonus. A failed Hard solve costs more than it earns, especially when Pressure or Alarm is active. Keep one player watching the hazard and call “stable” after each correction so the other two can maintain their module rhythm.
Wave-role checklist
| Job | During a normal module | During a Chaos interruption |
|---|---|---|
| Observer | Reads the visible module state in order | Calls the new hazard and its position |
| Manual reader | Matches the complete packet to the rule | Confirms the correction and says when to resume |
| Operator | Repeats one action before input | Makes the correction, then reports the result |
Keep the same jobs for a full wave. Rotating during a sequence makes the team lose track of which state has already been read, especially when a time bonus arrives immediately after a successful solve.
Recovery after a lost strike
After a strike, stop trying to recover speed immediately. Record which module was active, which hazard interrupted it, and whether the last callout described the current state. Rebuild that packet before the next input, then resume the wave with the hazard monitor assigned. A clean recovery often protects more time than a rushed second attempt.
Repeat behaviour and practice
The reference describes immediate-repeat avoidance for Normal and Chaos selections, but not a promise that a module never returns later. Practise with the Level Lookup and review Alarm, Pressure, and Slider before attempting high waves.