Re: [pbmserv-dev] Perudo Idea

[Ted Rathkopf <ted-pbmserv-lists@rathkopf.net>]

Meanwhile, back at the model home, Richard Rognlie <rrognlie@gamerz.net> said:

> I just had an idea for a perudo variant...
>
> normally, if you call a bluff, you lose a die.   fine.
>
> But what if, in addition, if you happen to be the callee (person who
> made the "bid" that is being called) and that bid is the highest 
> bid possible...   you GAIN a die.
>
> suddenly there is an incentive to try to make the right bid early.
>
> sure you can softball it... but a hardball becomes exciting.
>
> Or if, as the caller, you can instead say "exacto" (is that the
> term I've heard used).
>
> Basically, you are agreeing that the bid is the highest possible.
> And if you are right, you don't lose a die.   (used in conjunction 
> with the earlier rule, the bidder gains a die, you you don't lose one)
>
> thoughts?

I like the exacto rule.  I hate it when you know the person is right,
and you know you are screwed.

As for gaining dice, I'm not so sure.  The advantage you gain with
extra dice would be enormous.

-- 
Ted Rathkopf