YAPYAP Contracts Explained: How Contracts Work And How To Maximize Chaos
Contracts are optional objectives in YAPYAP that reward bonus chaos for actions you are already doing during a run. Contracts give extra chaos for specific behaviors during a quota, and completing them is one of the fastest and safest ways to hit quota early. They do not replace normal chaos generation, they stack on top of it.
What Contracts Are In YAPYAP
Contracts are short term tasks that track specific actions like burning objects, using certain spells, or interacting with enemies in specific ways. You start each quota cycle with 3 active contracts.
Each contract lasts until the quota ends. If the quota resets, all contracts reset with it.
Completing contracts does not require extraction. Progress counts the moment the action happens.
Where To Find Your Contracts
Contracts are displayed on the contract board in the lobby before starting a run. You should always check this board first.
During a run, you can view active contracts by pressing G. This brings up a scroll showing each contract, the required actions, and your current progress.
If you are not checking this mid run, you are probably missing free chaos.
How Contract Progress Works
Contract progress is cumulative within the quota. You do not need to complete all required actions in one run.
If a contract asks you to burn objects or use a specific spell multiple times, you can spread that progress across multiple runs until the quota ends.
Once completed, the chaos reward is added immediately.
Bonus Contracts Inside Levels
In some runs, you can find an extra contract as a floating scroll inside an enemy tower. Picking it up adds a fourth contract for the current quota.
These bonus contracts often reward a large amount of chaos and are always worth grabbing.
Some special bonus contracts can lead to powerful rewards or unlock specific tools if completed.
Contracts And Wand Requirements
Some contracts require specific spells or transformations. This makes wand choice important.
Examples include contracts that rely on transformation spells or messy interactions that only certain wands can perform. Keeping a utility wand in reserve can save an entire quota.
You do not need to hold the wand permanently, only long enough to complete the required actions.
Why Contracts Matter So Much
Contracts are one of the most efficient chaos sources in the game. They reward focused behavior instead of risky exploration.
Completing even 1 or 2 contracts early can let you extract safely instead of pushing deeper into danger. This is especially important in multiplayer, where deaths cause quota penalties.
Contracts turn chaos from something you chase into something you plan.
Common Contract Mistakes
Many players ignore contracts entirely. Others forget to check progress mid run and miss easy completions.
Another mistake is overcommitting to dangerous objectives when the contract can be completed safely elsewhere. Contracts do not care where actions happen, only that they happen.
Final Blurb
Contracts are the backbone of consistent progression in YAPYAP. They reward smart play, reduce risk, and let you hit quota without gambling your life every run. Always check the board, plan around your contracts, and let bonus chaos do the heavy lifting.
FAQ
Do contracts carry over between quotas
No, all contracts reset when the quota resets.
Can contracts be completed across multiple runs
Yes, progress carries over within the same quota.
Are bonus contracts worth picking up
Yes, they usually reward large amounts of chaos.
Do you need to extract to complete a contract
No, chaos is awarded as soon as the objective is completed.
