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#955879 Fri 21/12/18 03:08 UTC | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | OP  Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 | 6TAKES - Aqua's Game 23 - Hand 3Final Board:
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| 31 | 38 | 50 | 57 | 60 | xxx | 9
| | | *3 | | *3 | x |
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| | | | | | x |
| 39 | 43 | 51 | 54 | 64 | xxx | 5
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| | | | | | x |
| 42 | 59 | 66 | 73 | 77 | xxx | 13
| | | *5 | | *5 | x |
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| | | | | | x |
| 85 | 90 | 101 | 104 | | xxx | 7
| *2 | *3 | | | | x |
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Cumulative Scores for the game so far: AJ 26 Argus 32 Exeter 33 Weez 49 Gypsy 50 | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 | Order of Play:- Weez - 5
- Exeter - 70
- Argus - 90
- Gypsy - 101
- AJ - 104
Weez decides to kick off the new game with a 1-point bust of Row 3. Who does that anyway?  Exeter was originaly aiming for that old Row 3's 69 but now falls onto the new Row 3's 37 with the same result. Everyone else piles on to Row 4, taking it out of play until it's the target of an intentional bust.
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| 5 | | | | | xxx | 2
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| 34 | | | | | xxx | 1
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| 37 | 70 | | | | xxx | 4
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| | | | | | x |
| 85 | 90 | 101 | 104 | | xxx | 7
| *2 | *3 | | | | x |
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 | Order of Play:- Argus - 3
- Gypsy - 8
- Weez - 10
- Exeter - 35
- AJ - 102
Argus decides it's a good time to take a point with his 3, and swipes Row 2, while Gypsy and Weez make conservative plays on the former Row 1. Exeter would have been on Row 2 but ends up following along on that same row. Meanwhile, AJ works on taking more rows out of play by playing high on Row 3.
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| 3 | | | | | xxx | 1
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| 5 | 8 | 10 | 35 | | xxx | 8
| *2 | | *3 | *2 | | x |
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| 37 | 70 | 102 | | | xxx | 5
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| | | | | | x |
| 85 | 90 | 101 | 104 | | xxx | 7
| *2 | *3 | | | | x |
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 | Order of Play:- Gypsy - 14
- Exeter - 18
- Argus - 22
- Weez - 26
- AJ - 98
The wide open vistas of Row 1 attract a crowd, and Gypsy leads the charge followed by Exeter, Argus, and Weez. AJ may have thought he'd be third or later on Row 2 but ends up the only player there, taking the last spot and knocking yet another row out of play. There are no guaranteed safe plays next round! Let the tactics commence!
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| 3 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 26 | xxx | 9
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| 5 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 98 | xxx | 9
| *2 | | *3 | *2 | | x |
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| 37 | 70 | 102 | | | xxx | 5
| | *3 | | | | x |
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| | | | | | x |
| 85 | 90 | 101 | 104 | | xxx | 7
| *2 | *3 | | | | x |
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 | Order of Play:- AJ - 7
- Gypsy - 15
- Exeter - 19
- Argus - 24
- Weez - 91
Row 1 was the center of attention. Playing above 26 risked 9 points, and 4 out of 5 players surveyed said they preferred risking only 5 points by playing under 26. AJ collects the 5 points and everyone else follows behind. Everyone except Weez, that is, who was hoping in vain someone would play under her 91, and gets those 9 points instead.
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| 7 | 15 | 19 | 24 | | xxx | 5
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| 91 | | | | | xxx | 1
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| 5 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 98 | xxx | 9
| *2 | | *3 | *2 | | x |
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| | | | | | x |
| 85 | 90 | 101 | 104 | | xxx | 7
| *2 | *3 | | | | x |
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 | Order of Play:- AJ - 13
- Exeter - 25
- Weez - 28
- Argus - 81
- Gypsy - 89
A dilemma confronts most players. With one spot on Row 1 there's only one guaranteed safe play: the 25. For those without such a card, the choice is to play under 24 (if they can) and take a point, or play above 24 in such a way as to try to not be second. AJ takes the "1 point bust" option and predictably takes out Row 2. Exeter is lucky enough to have that safe 25, taking the last spot on Row 1, much to Weez's disappointment, as she was cautiously optimistic that she could claim that spot. Instead she collects 7 points, as would any card between 26 and 80. Argus and Gypsy finish out the round with a sigh of relief.
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| 13 | | | | | xxx | 1
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| 28 | 81 | 89 | | | xxx | 3
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| 5 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 98 | xxx | 9
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| 85 | 90 | 101 | 104 | | xxx | 7
| *2 | *3 | | | | x |
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 | Order of Play:- Argus - 29
- Exeter - 46
- Gypsy - 76
- AJ - 92
- Weez - 94
There's plenty of room on Row 1, and Argus, Exeter, and Gypsy pile on with room to spare. There's not quite as much room on Row 2, but there's just enough for AJ and Weez. If you're holding the 77 now, you have a safe play. Everyone else, be prepared to take some points!
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| 13 | 29 | 46 | 76 | | xxx | 4
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| 28 | 81 | 89 | 92 | 94 | xxx | 5
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| 5 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 98 | xxx | 9
| *2 | | *3 | *2 | | x |
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| 85 | 90 | 101 | 104 | | xxx | 7
| *2 | *3 | | | | x |
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 | Order of Play:- AJ - 42
- Argus - 59
- Gypsy - 66
- Exeter - 73
- Weez - 77
Weez knows she's safe with her 77, but in fact any card under 94 is safe as long as it's over AJ's 42, which earns him 4 points. Now, who wants 5 points in the next round?
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| 42 | 59 | 66 | 73 | 77 | xxx | 13
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| 28 | 81 | 89 | 92 | 94 | xxx | 5
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| 5 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 98 | xxx | 9
| *2 | | *3 | *2 | | x |
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| 85 | 90 | 101 | 104 | | xxx | 7
| *2 | *3 | | | | x |
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 | Order of Play:- Argus - 32
- AJ - 49
- Weez - 63
- Exeter - 68
- Gypsy - 99
Four out of five players surveyed said they'd be willing to bust. Argus has the honor of choosing a row to bust and selects the 5-point Row 2. AJ, Weez, and Exeter follow along. Gypsy takes 9 points with her 99.
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| 32 | 49 | 63 | 68 | | xxx | 4
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| 42 | 59 | 66 | 73 | 77 | xxx | 13
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| 99 | | | | | xxx | 5
| *5 | | | | | x |
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| 85 | 90 | 101 | 104 | | xxx | 7
| *2 | *3 | | | | x |
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| | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 10,538 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 10,538 | Actually, all five look "willing to bust". | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 | Order of Play:- Gypsy - 39
- AJ - 43
- Argus - 51
- Weez - 54
- Exeter - 64
Like last round, all 5 are "willing to bust" but this time in the way I intended, with the caveat "and choose their row".  Gypsy had her fingers crossed playing her 39, but that didn't work too well. Maybe she should have crossed toes, too. She takes 4 points and everyone else piles on, still leaving a 5-point row for the next round's bust...
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| 39 | 43 | 51 | 54 | 64 | xxx | 5
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| 42 | 59 | 66 | 73 | 77 | xxx | 13
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| 99 | | | | | xxx | 5
| *5 | | | | | x |
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| 85 | 90 | 101 | 104 | | xxx | 7
| *2 | *3 | | | | x |
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 Maris Imperium Member | | OP Maris Imperium Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 10,324 Likes: 13 | Order of Play:- Gypsy - 31
- AJ - 38
- Exeter - 50
- Weez - 57
- Argus - 60
Once again, Gypsy channels Shakespeare: "Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more." (Be sure to read that in iambic pentameter.) Row 1 and Row 3 both offer 5 points, and rather than wait for Gypsy to choose one, I'll point out that it doesn't matter as everyone will follow along behind on whatever new row is created. I'll pick Row 3 just to have an almost-full board to end the game.
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| 31 | 38 | 50 | 57 | 60 | xxx | 9
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| | | | | | x |
| 39 | 43 | 51 | 54 | 64 | xxx | 5
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| | | | | | x |
| 42 | 59 | 66 | 73 | 77 | xxx | 13
| | | *5 | | *5 | x |
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| | | | | | x |
| 85 | 90 | 101 | 104 | | xxx | 7
| *2 | *3 | | | | x |
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Scores this round: Exeter 0 -- perfect game moves him from last to within striking distance of first! Argus 6 AJ 10 -- not so perfect game doesn't give up his lead but puts it in jeopardy! Weez 17 Gypsy 18 Cumulative Scores for the game so far: AJ 26 Argus 32 Exeter 33 Weez 49 Gypsy 50 | | |
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