If you’ve been wandering around the desert in Far Far West wondering where all the useful buildings are hiding, you’re not alone. The Recycler and Printing Press are two of the most valuable structures you can stumble upon, but they don’t always show up. Here’s exactly how to spot them on the map before you even walk over.
Step 1: Understand the Map Layout System
When you press Tab to open the full map, you’ll notice black smudges or blotches scattered around. These aren’t random—each one corresponds to a specific building on the ground. Once you learn to read these map marks, you can identify what’s waiting for you without wasting time exploring blind.
Step 2: Identify the Recycler
The Recycler lets you sacrifice a Joker of your choice for a small fee and receive a random Joker of the same quality in return. It spawns randomly on the map—or sometimes doesn’t spawn at all.
Map Layout for Recycler:
Look for a distinct black shape on the map that matches the Recycler’s footprint. The layout is unique and consistent, so once you’ve seen it once, you’ll recognize it again.
Example:
Check the in-game map for a specific cluster of dark spots that matches the Recycler’s building outline. Memorize this pattern to save time later.
Step 3: Identify the Printing Press
The Printing Press allows you to copy a Joker you already own for a fee. You can use it up to five times (note: the Russian translation of the game doesn’t mention this limit). The cost scales by rarity:
- White: 50 gold
- Green: 100 gold
- Blue: 150 gold
- Purple: 200 gold
- Legendary: 250 gold
So if you want six copies of a Gnome Joker, you’ll need one base copy and 1,250 gold total.
Map Layout for Printing Press:
Like the Recycler, the Printing Press has a distinctive black mark on the map. It’s a different shape, so don’t confuse the two.
Example:
Look for a unique blotch pattern on your map that matches the Printing Press footprint. Once you know it, you can head straight there.
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Tips
- Not every game will have both buildings—they spawn randomly, so keep restarting if you really need one.
- The map marks are most visible when you zoom in on the Tab screen.
- If you’re hunting for the Printing Press, save up at least 250 gold for legendary copies.
- The Recycler is great for rerolling bad Jokers, but it’s a gamble—you might get something worse.
Final Thoughts
Finding the Recycler and Printing Press in Far Far West is all about learning to read the map. Once you memorize the black blotch patterns, you can locate these buildings in seconds and start upgrading your Joker collection fast. Have you found any other hidden map tricks? Drop a comment below and share your discoveries!