I offer you a bout of Mao.

[Revenant Threshold]

Mao is a simple game.

1. You each get an amount of cards.
2. Each turn, you may play a card, as long as it is in accordance with the rules.
3. Hi, Opal!

There are other rules besides those. But i'm not going to tell you them. Much like Haggle, where you need to work out how much things are worth on your own, in Mao you need to work out what exactly the rules are. Because you don't start off with the rules, i'll tell you when you do something wrong - but only what you did wrong, not the rules, necessarily. Example;

Bob: Ok, i'm going to play the Ace of Clubs.

Dave: No, sorry, you'll need to take that back. Your mistake was playing the Ace of Clubs on the Seven of Spades.

Bob: Hmm. I deduce that Clubs may not be played on Spades/Aces may not be played on Spades/no Aces on Sevens/etc.

If people are interested, i'll take 6 players at most. So.. yes.

[ArizonaTeach]

Ummm.....ok, I'm in.

I fully intend to play the "Rules of the Game" card at the earliest opportunity.

[storyteller0910]

I will play. This is the greatest game ever to play with people who've never played.

[CatInASuit]

Sounds interesting, I thnk I will have a go as well.

[Max Torque]

I don't see how this can be played over the net, although it's an awesome game to play with friends.

I just wanted to tell y'all, remember: it's good to be the king.

[sinjin]

It's sleeting, the fire's blazing, and there's a good chance that school will be cancelled tomorrow. So, let's play cards.

(I just hope some doof doesn't hit a pole and knock out my electricity again)

[Omegaman]

I think I'll just hang around and watch, maybe have a few cocktails and talk to the ladies. You know, make sure noboby gets twitchy or anything. I got my eye on you, city slicker.

[Hockey Monkey]

Is this something I should or should not get hooked on? :-P

I've been meaning to pick up a new addiction. Since I don't know how to play, count me in.

[RachelChristine]

Ooh. Mao is my favorite card game. I'd love to play, I just don't know if I'll be around enough to play when it's my turn. (I know some people complain about it when played with non-new players, but my mom, sis, and I can play it any time for hours!)

[sinjin]

For what it's worth I've never played. :)

[Jayn_Newell]

It's a fun game in its own right, but can get damn right hilarious with newbies. Apparently at one point one of my friends had a guy writing all the way down his arm trying to figure out some rule :) I'm not sure how it would work over the net though--besides, half the fun is watching other players get pissed off :D

[ArizonaTeach]

Well, for heaven's sake, let's get players, not people who talk about playing!!! :) I wanna play! And I'm a first timer, so it'll all be smooth sailing for me, right?

[sinjin]

It's a fun game in its own right, but can get damn right hilarious with newbies. Apparently at one point one of my friends had a guy writing all the way down his arm trying to figure out some rule :) I'm not sure how it would work over the net though--besides, half the fun is watching other players get pissed off :D

oooo I'm good at pissed off. :eek:

[Hostile Dialect]

YES! I love this game! (Damn, I missed the window!) I'm a little dismayed, though, that you explained so much. Finding out about when and why it isn't a good idea to ask questions is an integral part of the game.

Dave: No, sorry, you'll need to take that back. Your mistake was playing the Ace of Clubs on the Seven of Spades.


The way I've always played it, you don't give a long-winded explanation, you just say the name of the offense ("Failure to play a spade", "Failure to scream", "Indirect play", or whatever you come up with), and then the player has to take a card (which, of course, you don't tell him). Spoiled Mao is the worst :(

[sinjin]

Did I win yet?

[Revenant Threshold]

The way I've always played it, you don't give a long-winded explanation, you just say the name of the offense ("Failure to play a spade", "Failure to scream", "Indirect play", or whatever you come up with), and then the player has to take a card (which, of course, you don't tell him). Spoiled Mao is the worst :( It's much the same thing in some cases, although I prefer the way i'm going - with yours you give them the right answer as soon as they don't get it, and with my way they still get to be confused for a time. Besides, forum-based play means some added possibilities. :)


In general, this will have to be different from regular Mao just because it's on a forum. But I think it can work.

Anyway, who is it that's signed up so far? I'm uncertain, but to me it looks like;

ArizonaTeach
storyteller0910
CatInASuit
sinjin
Hockey Monkey

I'm happy to play with 5, just not sure if i'm missing anyone.

[Orbifold]

Ah, yes, Mao. The card game for bored sadists and masochists. The version we played when I was an undergrad included the "no talking" rule, which is an especially cruel way to taunt new players.

[CatInASuit]

oooo I'm good at pissed off. :eek:

I know what you did there... :dubious:


Revenant Threshold: Don't forget to explain the rules to us newbies.....oh wait! :smack:

[Revenant Threshold]

Ok, no objections, so we'll go with who we've got. Cards have been sent.

Da Rules;

- On your turn, you may play a card, as long as it is in accordance with the rules.

To make it easier for me, please put your playing in blue. So "I'm playing my <card name here>", for example.

Here's the play order;

ArizonaTeach
storyteller0910
CatInASuit
sinjin
Hockey Monkey

ArizonaTeach is thus up first. This will probably be the last help I give you.

The card currently in play is the 9 of Hearts.

[anyrose]

Is it too late to get in on the game? It sounds a little like Fluxx, but with blindfolds. I'd like to play

[ArizonaTeach]

ArizonaTeach plays the Ten of Clubs

please please please please please

[Revenant Threshold]

Is it too late to get in on the game? It sounds a little like Fluxx, but with blindfolds. I'd like to play Sure. Starting cards on the way.

ArizonaTeach plays the Ten of Clubs

please please please please please In what will no doubt be a recurring theme; Nope, sorry. Mistake: Playing a Club on a Heart. You get the prize of a shiny new card, plus you get to keep your Ten.

Neeeext? ;)

[sinjin]

Hahahahaha, sucks to be you AT. Everyone knows you can't play a club on an invisible heart. I love this game already. :)

[Antinor01]

Sorry to be late to the party, but can I get some cards too since it's still first time around?

[Revenant Threshold]

Sorry to be late to the party, but can I get some cards too since it's still first time around? You can! But no more new people after this, i'm afraid.

[storyteller0910]

2 of Hearts

[ArizonaTeach]

Hahahahaha, sucks to be you AT. Everyone knows you can't play a club on an invisible heart. I love this game already. :)Uh...I knew exactly what I was doing, because I knew what the next card was, and I wanted it for the projected endgame.

Duh.

[Hawkeyeop]

Is it too late to get in on the game? It sounds a little like Fluxx, but with blindfolds. I'd like to play

I created a specialized version of Fluxx for a group. I added some new rules including one that caused the goal to be hidden, but the person who played it would have to reveal it if a player won. I also used a rule similar to a Fluxx 2.0 card that caused keepers to all be hidden. I neglected to consider what would happen if they were played at the same time :smack: . So it was pretty much Fluxx with blindfolds. Absolute chaos :D

[Revenant Threshold]

2 of Hearts Acceptable play.

Next.

[CatInASuit]

CIAS Plays the Three of hearts


It'll never work I tell you, never work. ;)

[Revenant Threshold]

Acceptable play.

[sinjin]

sinjin plays the six of spades

[Revenant Threshold]

sinjin plays the six of spadesI'm afraid he doesn't. Mistake; playing a Spade on a Heart. Penalty card on its way.

[sinjin]

Yeeha another card!!! Hahahahaha. I'll bet you thought you were getting ahead of me AT. Pssssst don't tell story or cias that getting more cards is good.

[Antinor01]

Antinor01 plays the jack of hearts

[Revenant Threshold]

Antinor01 plays the jack of hearts Alas, no. Mistake: playing out of turn. Penalty card!

[sinjin]

I'm afraid he doesn't. Mistake; playing a Spade on a Heart. Penalty card on its way.

Mistake; he's a she. :p

[Revenant Threshold]

Mistake; he's a she. :p I'll make sure to issue myself a card at the earliest opportunity. ;)

[storyteller0910]

[Point of Order]

Are players other than the moderator permitted, in this game, to point out mistakes? Ordinarily they are, but that might cause confusion in this format.

[/Point of Order]

[Revenant Threshold]

Players may indeed point out mistakes.

Oh, do you mean will they get penalties for it? ;) Well, since you were cunning enough to avoid one yourself by POO-ing, I will say there is potential for positive and negative results for either party.

[Hockey Monkey]

Hopefully, it's my turn now.

Hockey Monkey plays 7 of Hearts

[Revenant Threshold]

That's fine.

[anyrose]

I play 7 of Diamonds

[Revenant Threshold]

You do indeed.

[sinjin]

FOS storyteller#### teacher's pet and snitch and POO'er.

[Antinor01]

Antinor01 plays the 8 of diamonds

[Revenant Threshold]

Yep.

[ArizonaTeach]

I play Jack of Diamonds, and await my penalty card...

for being too awesome!

[Revenant Threshold]

I play Jack of Diamonds, and await my penalty card...

for being too awesome! Or perhaps for playing out of turn. ;)

[ArizonaTeach]

Ok, if that's the case, then I need you to amend the post where you list the players...
ETA: I understand that the player rotation might change, and that's fine, but I'd like to know for sure who's playing and what position they're "sitting" in.

[Revenant Threshold]

The list of players is accurate, for the beginning of the game. You're right, i'll have to add the other two. This order is accurate from the point of the last player joining;

ArizonaTeach
storyteller0910
CatInASuit
sinjin
Hockey Monkey
anyrose
Antinor01

So it might have been your turn now. But alas, it no longer is.

[anyrose]

PoO: You said nothing in the OP about the order of play changing, only that the rules concerning the play of cards would be revealed on a need to know basis.
According to posts 16, 19, 20. and 24, unless you arbitrarily and capriciously shuffled us up, the order of play is
ArizonaTeach
storyteller0910
CatInASuit
sinjin
Hockey Monkey
anyrose
Antinor01
which means ArizonaTeach did *not* go out of turn

on preview - no, it is ArizonaTeach since I played the 7 of diamonds and Antinor01 played the 8 of Diamonds



eta:
ArizonaTeach played in post # 21
storyteller0910 played in post # 26
CatInASuit played in post # 30
sinjin played in post # 32
Hockey Monkey played in post #41
anyrose played in post # 43
Antinor01 played in post # 46

[sinjin]

Why am I feeling that this is not going to go well?

<sinjin pulls up a lawn chair and pours a glass of mediocre zinfandel to wait and observe>

[Revenant Threshold]

I said nothing about many things in the OP. The rules exist, they are set and certain, and they will be enforced when the circumstances that meet them are met. It's up to you to figure out what those rules are; my job is only to point out when they're broken.

So you should be asking yourselves; what action must have caused it to not be ArizonaTeach's turn? If you can tell, you'll know when it may also happen in the future. And what is the result? Sometimes you just have to test your theory and hope you don't get a penalty.

[anyrose]

egad! I just had an epiphany! only I'm pretty sure I'll get a penalty card for this play since I have neither diamonds or eights in my handThe turns are going back the other way?!?!???!?

I play 6 of Spades

[Revenant Threshold]

You do get a penalty card for playing a Spade on a Diamond.

But not for anything else.

[Hockey Monkey]

Hockey Monkey plays 4 of Diamonds

[Revenant Threshold]

Yep.

[ArizonaTeach]

Yeah, I figured there were rules about order; I just wanted it set in stone what the "sitting" order was.

And if it's like I think it is, then Antinor01 and I might be royally screwed...

I still think my penalty was being too damn awesome for this game.

[anyrose]

And if it's like I think it is, then Antinor01 and I might be royally screwed...
not if the rest of us keep getting penalty cards

[sinjin]

sinjin plays the other seven of diamonds

[Revenant Threshold]

sinjin plays the other seven of diamonds OK.

[CatInASuit]

CIAS plays the seven of clubs

I wonder if it will work :)

[Revenant Threshold]

It will.

[CatInASuit]

Sweet !! :D

[ArizonaTeach]

...there's two seven of diamonds?

Huh. I wondered why I had a joker...

[storyteller0910]

storyteller0910 plays the nine of clubs

[Revenant Threshold]

storyteller0910 plays the nine of clubs You may indeed.

ArizonaTeach, however, gets a penalty card, as the previous player played a nine.

[ArizonaTeach]

What nobody here seems to realize, is that the person with the most cards wins.

I play ten of clubs.

[Revenant Threshold]

Yep.

[ArizonaTeach]

Yep.Wait, to what....my most cards theory?
:D

[Revenant Threshold]

To your playing of the card. I assumed you were joking... but you can always actually ask if you want. ;)

Where's that penalty card pile...

[CatInASuit]

Just a note, I will be gone from Friday to Sunday, so don't expect any card playing from me on those days.

[sinjin]

Just leave your cards face down on the table and we'll pick one for you when it's your turn to play CIAS. It will work out fine....really....you'll see. ;)

[CatInASuit]

Just leave your cards face down on the table and we'll pick one for you when it's your turn to play CIAS. It will work out fine....really....you'll see. ;)
No Probs....

Lays out a T Rex Top Trump, a Lunch Money Humiliation and the Great Dalmuti.

Take your pick :p

[sinjin]

Did I win yet?

[anyrose]

No Probs....

Lays out a T Rex Top Trump, a Lunch Money Humiliation and the Great Dalmuti.

Take your pick :p
I'll take the Great Dalmuti :D


eta - whose turn it is? storyteller0910's?

[CatInASuit]

I'll take the Great Dalmuti :D


eta - whose turn it is? storyteller0910's?

I think it is Antinor01's turn.

Unless, we have hit another rule we don't know about :dubious:

[anyrose]

I think it is Antinor01's turn.

Unless, we have hit another rule we don't know about :dubious:
you may be right, since no one since Antinor01 has played an 8.


P o O: I have been keeping track of the valid plays and the rules as we know them so far. May I post them, oh arbitrary and capricious leader?

[Revenant Threshold]

Alas, no. While I admire your willingness to pool your knowledge, I am an arbitrary and capricious bastard. :)

[Antinor01]

Antinor01 plays the Ace of Clubs.

(Sorry about the delay all!)

[Revenant Threshold]

Yep, that's fine.

[anyrose]

I play the Six of Clubs

[Revenant Threshold]

I play the Six of Clubs Alas, no. Playing out of turn.

[anyrose]

Alas, no. Playing out of turn.
hmmmmm - just hmmmmmm.

[Hockey Monkey]

I play Jack of Spades

[Revenant Threshold]

I play Jack of Spades Negatory, amigo - Playing a Spade on a Club.

[ArizonaTeach]

So...who's gonna risk it?

[sinjin]

Ok, I've been going back and forth on whether it's my turn or Cat's. Since he's away for the weekend and I'm impetuous I'll play a card.

sinjin plays the 5 of clubs

[Revenant Threshold]

Ok, I've been going back and forth on whether it's my turn or Cat's. Since he's away for the weekend and I'm impetuous I'll play a card.

sinjin plays the 5 of clubs You're fine.

[CatInASuit]

Hi Guys, I'm back.

Not sure if this will work but

CIAS plays the 5 of Spades

::Waits for penalty card::

[Revenant Threshold]

No penalty cards for you!

[anyrose]

Ok, I've been going back and forth on whether it's my turn or Cat's. Since he's away for the weekend and I'm impetuous I'll play a card.

sinjin plays the 5 of clubs
I assumed as much, based on my notes. But my thumbs are as twiddled as they can be, so please, either storyteller0910 or ArizonaTeach play an Ace, so that it will be my turn sooner.

[storyteller0910]

storyteller0910 plays the nine of spades

[CatInASuit]

storyteller0910 - that's evil.

I'm so glad play is reversed. :D

[ArizonaTeach]

ArizonaTeach gets out The List.

Puts storyteller0910's name on it, right below Abe Vigoda.

Abe knows what he did.

[Revenant Threshold]

storyteller0910 plays the nine of spades People are clearly catching on!

You're fine, but ArizonaTeach gets the penalty card.

[ArizonaTeach]

Let's see what happens with a King of spades.

[Revenant Threshold]

Let's see what happens with a King of spades. What happens is that you are allowed to play it!

[CatInASuit]

Would the next contestant *cough* Antinor01 *cough* like to play their card.

[Antinor01]

Would the next contestant *cough* Antinor01 *cough* like to play their card.

Antinor01 plays the Jack of Hearts

[Revenant Threshold]

Antinor01 plays the Jack of Hearts Oh dear.

One penalty card to ArizonaTeach, for not setting a new suit.
One to Antinor01, for playing out of turn.
Another to Antinor01 for playing a Heart on a Spade.

[ArizonaTeach]

Hmm. Seems you fell into my trap. I never technically played a card (look back and see! I never used the word "play"!)

I win.

Revenant Threshold takes a penalty card for ruling out of turn.

:)

[anyrose]

I left my hand of cards at home. Please be patient. I'll post my turn this evening after I review the new penalties and figure out how they affect me. :D

[anyrose]

Oh dear.

One penalty card to ArizonaTeach, for not setting a new suit.
One to Antinor01, for playing out of turn.
Another to Antinor01 for playing a Heart on a Spade.

Point of Order:
Let's see what happens with a King of spades.What happens is that you are allowed to play it!
If that is so, how can
One penalty card to ArizonaTeach, for not setting a new suit.also be true, or weren't you paying attention?

[Revenant Threshold]

Remember when I asked you to post in blue when you were actually playing? Sorry, AT. ;)

anyrose, his playing of the particular card is certainly in and of itself fine. AT was perfectly within his rights to play exactly as he was allowed to; he just didn't exerciser that opportunity. I have my list of rules with me just in case I do forget something, but this wasn't a case of it.

[anyrose]

okay - I don't mean to question your arbitrary capriciousness - I'm just trying to understand the rules that have so far been revealed.

I also ask, as a PoO, what the last valid play was. Was the K Spades a valid play? That's (in retrospect) what I was questioning.

[Revenant Threshold]

As in "what card is currently in play"? It is currently the King of Spades.

[anyrose]

okay - see, now I'm afraid.
if ArizonaTeach go a penalty card for not changing suits,
then surely I will as well, because my only valid play is

6 of Spades


.

[Revenant Threshold]

You do get a card, because AT still hasn't chosen suits, so it's still not your turn.

[anyrose]

You do get a card, because AT still hasn't chosen suits, so it's still not your turn.
a HA! I now see the key word!

[ArizonaTeach]

Uh....Hearts?

[Revenant Threshold]

Ah, good. Carry on. :)

[Antinor01]

Not to repeat myself but......

Antinor01 plays the Jack of Hearts

[anyrose]

I will repeat myself:I left my hand of cards at home. Please be patient. I'll post my turn this evening after I review the new penalties and figure out how they affect me. :D :D

[anyrose]

Antinor01 plays the Jack of Hearts
anyrose plays the 7 of Hearts

[anyrose]

bump?:D

[Revenant Threshold]

You're fine. Sorry to be late!

[anyrose]

You're fine. Sorry to be late!
*whew* :D

[anyrose]

P.o.O.: are you using two decks?

[Revenant Threshold]

You'd be able to tell if this was in person, so; yes, i'm using a number of decks. It would be more difficult in person, but a sneaky person playing this could go back and count all the cards played to guess what's left and what others have. So the amount of decks I have will stay unknown, i'm afraid. ;)

[Hockey Monkey]

Let's see if I get another one of those scrumptious penalty cards with the King of Diamonds.

[Revenant Threshold]

Let's see if I get another one of those scrumptious penalty cards with the King of Diamonds. That you shall, alas. Playing a Diamond on a Heart.

[sinjin]

Oops, didn't realize it was my turn.

sinjin plays the 6 of Hearts

crosses fingers

[Revenant Threshold]

Oops, didn't realize it was my turn.

sinjin plays the 6 of Hearts

crosses fingers That's fine.

[Santo Rugger]

Ugh, this sounds a lot like the Mornington Crescent game. Glad I'm out. :D

oooo I'm good at pissed off. :eek:

I still hate you, in case you were wondering.



;)

[sinjin]

Ugh, this sounds a lot like the Mornington Crescent game. Glad I'm out. :D



I still hate you, in case you were wondering.



;)

Hey there, I made you in that game. I think Kassia and I had more fun on our scum-board in BR than in the actual game. :cool:

[CatInASuit]

CIAS Plays the 4 Hearts


LAST CARD!!

[anyrose]

CIAS Plays the 4 Hearts


LAST CARD!!
as in you have one left (like calling "Uno!" in a game of Uno) or as in you're out of cards now?
or didn't you know, that being out of cards garners you a penalty card, right RT? ;)

[CatInASuit]

as in you have one left (like calling "Uno!" in a game of Uno) or as in you're out of cards now?
or didn't you know, that being out of cards garners you a penalty card, right RT? ;)
As in I have one card left :D


This is where declaring a last card gets a penalty card

[Revenant Threshold]

CIAS Plays the 4 Hearts


LAST CARD!! You're fine.

[sinjin]

Hey, I protest, RT likes CIAS best. :dubious: I think Cat's the teacher's pet here. We should either all give him a card or alternately beat him up when the game is over. At the very least we should give him a wedgie. :) Although that might be hard given the leather outfit he's been sporting lately.

[CatInASuit]

Hey, I protest, RT likes CIAS best. :dubious: I think Cat's the teacher's pet here. We should either all give him a card or alternately beat him up when the game is over. At the very least we should give him a wedgie. :) Although that might be hard given the leather outfit he's been sporting lately.
Why sinjin, you sound soooooo jealous

But what of, the last card or the leather? ;)

[storyteller0910]

storyteller0910 plays the King of Hearts

The new suit is Spades.

And: LAST CARD.

<gulp>

[sinjin]

Why sinjin, you sound soooooo jealous

But what of, the last card or the leather? ;)

No, Im just a sore loser. However, I make up for it by gloating when I win. Well, maybe it is the leather, but just a little. All right, all right it is the leather!! All I could find to wear for the other game were some stupid leaves and the idiot things keep falling off. :eek:

[Revenant Threshold]

storyteller0910 plays the King of Hearts

The new suit is Spades.

And: LAST CARD.

<gulp> Poifectly acceptable.

[storyteller0910]

THAT's what I'm talking about.

And that CatinaSuit? I'm pretty sure she's scum.

Hee.

[anyrose]

sinjin, be sure to play a 9 when your turn comes around again

[CatInASuit]

sinjin, be sure to play a 9 when your turn comes around again
Gee Thanks - give storyteller0910 the win why don't you. :(

[anyrose]

Gee Thanks - give storyteller0910 the win why don't you. :(
no - then you also play a 9 - or whichever card it was that skips a player

[ArizonaTeach]

I'm telling you, highest amount of cards wins.

[anyrose]

I'm telling you, highest amount of cards wins.
then the game is mine! [Wallace Shawn]aha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha![/Wallace Shawn)

[CatInASuit]

I'm telling you, highest amount of cards wins.
It's also your turn as well.

You could always pass and take a penalty card to boost your chances of winning :p

[anyrose]

I'm telling you, highest amount of cards wins.
I believe it's your turn

[sinjin]

Bump

[CatInASuit]

Bump, Bump,

Hey Arizona Teach - are you playing or collecting? ;)

[ArizonaTeach]

Hmmm...I didn't think it was, but OK.

King of Spades

Hearts.

[CatInASuit]

Where's our host when you need him, I ask you, leaving us in the middle of a game like this. :p

[Revenant Threshold]

Ah, apologies, didn't see that AT had made his post!

Which is an entirely acceptable one, by the way.

[sinjin]

Hey who's turn is it? <sinjin, standing as far away from Cat as possible> Thanks for the leaves back, but they were wrinkled.

[CatInASuit]

Hey who's turn is it? <sinjin, standing as far away from Cat as possible> Thanks for the leaves back, but they were wrinkled.
Antinor01 is next I believe

[CatInASuit]

Bumpity Bump!

Any chance of finishing this game off please?

[Antinor01]

Antinor01 plays the Queen of Hearts.

(sorry about the delay, I've been in jury duty all week so my board time has been severely curtailed)

[Revenant Threshold]

Hope it went well!

OK post, btw.

[anyrose]

I play the Two of Hearts

[anyrose]

bump

[Revenant Threshold]

That's fine.

[CatInASuit]

bump - although somehow I doubt we are ever going to finish this game.

Hockey Monkey - your up next.

[Hockey Monkey]

I play...oh shit where is my card list? Ah, here it is. Um, Ace of Clubs.