[GSM] Chain Reaction (Game Over)

RedCoyote · Post Post #0 (isolation #0) » Tue May 06, 2014 1:41 pm

Current Status

Rear
End
Game
Over
Cook
Book
Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1400
BipolarChemist	$2100

Player Queue

(

Bold players

are set to play in the next game)

SETUP RULES

This game will be played between 2 players.
The basic rules for the game are located here. This game is based on the American Game Show Network version of the game with some minor alterations.
After the game is over, all players must relinquish their seats if there are players in the queue.
Players may (and are encouraged) to play as many times as they like however, and anyone is welcome to get back in the queue if they're not currently playing.
There will be no formal deadlines for making plays, but please be respectful of everyone else. If you think you're going to be V/LA for an extended period of time, then replace out or have someone else play for you until you get back.
Players are ranked according to their wins first, historical worth second, and losses third. Historical worth is cumulative over every game played, win or lose.

RedCoyote · Post Post #1 (isolation #1) » Sun May 11, 2014 3:36 pm

GAME RULES

Object

Two players against one another to earn more money.

How to Play

There are four total chains during the main game. Each chain will consist of seven words that can be strung together to form a "chain". All connecting words in the chain will be two-word phrases or compound words that relate to one another somehow.
After a dice-based coin flip to see which player goes first, the player with control is allowed to reveal one letter somewhere in the chain. The letter must be the first letter of the word (or second letter if the first letter is already revealed, third letter if the second letter is, and so forth). The top and bottom words will be revealed at the start of the chain.
Players do not have to have a letter revealed if they don't want to do so. Additionally, I will not reveal the last letter of a word. If both players are unable to guess a word after all but the last letter is revealed, the word is revealed and neither player earns money for that word.
After the letter is revealed the player has a chance to guess the word.
Bolding
guesses is encouraged, but it's not required. If correct, the player wins a specific amount of money depending on the round. If incorrect, control goes to the other player. If a player does not know the word, they may say
No Guess
/
Pass
. Players are not penalized for guessing wrong, however.
In round one, each correct word is worth $100, round two words are worth $200 and words in round three are worth $300. Whichever player is behind going into a round starts the next round (in the event of a tie, the player who did not start the last chain started the next chain). In the fourth round (known as the "Betting Round"), players can wager between $100 and $500 of their bank before asking for a letter. If correct, they win their bet and keep control, if not, they lose their bet and control. A player automatically loses if they go broke, and the game ends immediately.
Team members may not discuss the answers amongst themselves. They may, however, discuss betting amounts, decide which order they wish to go in or talk strategies about what letters to reveal.
The contestant with the highest cash total at the end of the fourth round moves to the bonus round to earn extra cash.
If the fourth round ends in a tie, the two players will each be given a "speed chain" of four words. The two outermost words will be revealed, and the two innermost words will have only the first letter revealed. Speed chains will continue until one player does not come up with the correct answers.
The bonus round will have two players acting as clue-givers and one player acting as the guesser. The two clue-givers will be told a word and will alternate giving one word clues to help the guesser come up with the word. The word cannot be used in any of the clues. The clue-givers may pass on a word at any time. There are five words in total, but the guesser only has to guess three of the five. The clue-givers may not discuss strategies amongst themselves for giving clues, nor may they help the guesser in any way. If a team wins the bonus round, they earn an extra $2,500 dollars. If they lose, their score does not change.

Example Play

RedCoyote wrote:
Full

Moon

R

Tree

Blackberry wrote:Let's go for the next letter following 'R', please.

<3 RC :3

RedCoyote wrote:
Full

Moon

R
i

Tree

Blackberry wrote:Is it
River
?

RedCoyote wrote:Good job, BB! That's right. $200 dollars for getting that word correct.

Full

Moon

River

Tree

Blackberry wrote:Let's go for the second-to-last word...

RedCoyote wrote:
Full

Moon

River

S

Tree

Blackberry wrote:Uhhh... no idea.
Snail
?

RedCoyote wrote:Nope, sorry. Next player is up... it's Xalxe's turn

Xalxe wrote:Great! Next letter under river. Also, just wanted to let everyone know RC is the best contributor to Mish Mash. I know I'm supposed to be impartial... I just can't help it.

RedCoyote wrote:
Full

Moon

River

B

S

Tree

Xalxe wrote:River bank?

RedCoyote wrote:Very good! $200, Xalxe. You retain control. Which letter would you like next?

Full

Moon

River

Bank

S

Tree

RedCoyote · Post Post #2 (isolation #2) » Mon May 12, 2014 4:21 am

Note

: I'm modifying this game to be ran head-to-head specifically for GSM purposes.

RedCoyote · Post Post #3 (isolation #3) » Thu May 15, 2014 6:54 am

Okay, gams said let's get this thing started. That's fine with me. Let's do a dice roll to see who goes first.

Cuddly = 1
BC = 2

Original Roll String: 1d2

1 2-Sided Dice: (2) = 2

RedCoyote · Post Post #4 (isolation #4) » Thu May 15, 2014 7:00 am

You know what I just realized? I forgot you need to reveal the top and bottom words before even starting. At least that's how the do it on the game show anyways. I'm going to amend the rules to include this.

RedCoyote · Post Post #5 (isolation #5) » Thu May 15, 2014 7:21 am

Rock





Spur

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian
BipolarChemist

Okay, BC will be starting us off. BC, please choose a row where you'd like to reveal a letter, then you may guess. Just make it clear where you want it (under X/over Y is probably easiest), because once I reveal, you cannot change... even if I'm the one that makes the mistake!

If you don't have a guess after you reveal a letter, feel free to say No Guess/Pass. You are not penalized for guessing wrong, however.

Additionally, players do not have to reveal a letter if they do not want to. There may be situations where you want to use this to your advantage.

RedCoyote · Post Post #7 (isolation #6) » Thu May 15, 2014 11:31 am

Rock
G




Spur

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian
BipolarChemist

RedCoyote · Post Post #8 (isolation #7) » Thu May 15, 2014 11:33 am

BC gets a guess now. If he's right, he earns $100 and can choose to reveal another letter. If he's wrong/passes, CC may then guess a letter. And we'll keep going like that until the chain is up!

RedCoyote · Post Post #10 (isolation #8) » Thu May 15, 2014 3:28 pm

Nope. CC is up.

RedCoyote · Post Post #12 (isolation #9) » Thu May 15, 2014 10:50 pm

Rock
G r




Spur

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian
BipolarChemist

RedCoyote · Post Post #14 (isolation #10) » Sat May 17, 2014 6:47 am

Rock
Group




Spur

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$100
BipolarChemist

Nice! You may now reveal another letter.

RedCoyote · Post Post #17 (isolation #11) » Sat May 17, 2014 8:53 pm

Rock
Group
T



Spur

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$100
BipolarChemist

Nice! You may now reveal another letter.

RedCoyote · Post Post #19 (isolation #12) » Sun May 18, 2014 2:37 am

Rock
Group
Therapy



Spur

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$200
BipolarChemist

The man's on a roll! Where to next?

RedCoyote · Post Post #21 (isolation #13) » Sun May 18, 2014 3:58 am

Rock
Group
Therapy
D


Spur

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$200
BipolarChemist

RedCoyote · Post Post #23 (isolation #14) » Sun May 18, 2014 8:00 am

Rock
Group
Therapy
Dog


Spur

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist

Nice! Another word for CC.

RedCoyote · Post Post #25 (isolation #15) » Sun May 18, 2014 12:31 pm

Rock
Group
Therapy
Dog
C

Spur

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist

RedCoyote · Post Post #28 (isolation #16) » Mon May 19, 2014 11:47 am

No, sorry. BC?

RedCoyote · Post Post #30 (isolation #17) » Mon May 19, 2014 1:04 pm

Rock
Group
Therapy
Dog
Co

Spur

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist

RedCoyote · Post Post #32 (isolation #18) » Wed May 21, 2014 2:38 am

Rock
Group
Therapy
Dog
Collar
B
Spur

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$100

Awesome! BC is on the board. To speed things up, I'll reveal the first letter of the last remaining word.

RedCoyote · Post Post #34 (isolation #19) » Fri May 30, 2014 5:10 am

Looks like we're back in business. Hopefully CC is around somewhere? In any case, you're right, BC!

Rock
Group
Therapy
Dog
Collar
Bone
Spur

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$200

Close match so far. CC has a slight lead, but the word values will double this next round. BC retains control since he's currently behind. Let's get a new chain up.

RedCoyote · Post Post #35 (isolation #20) » Fri May 30, 2014 5:16 am

Quick





Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$200

Okay, new chain ready to go. Let's see if we can match the word "quick" with the word "thai". BC?

RedCoyote · Post Post #38 (isolation #21) » Fri May 30, 2014 2:37 pm

Quick




P
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$200

RedCoyote · Post Post #40 (isolation #22) » Sat May 31, 2014 6:27 am

Quick




Pad
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$400

Pad Thai is right, brother, and that puts you into the lead. Good start. Where to next?

RedCoyote · Post Post #42 (isolation #23) » Sun Jun 01, 2014 3:09 am

Quick



C
Pad
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$400

RedCoyote · Post Post #44 (isolation #24) » Sun Jun 01, 2014 4:03 am

No, sorry. CC, you're up. I can reveal a letter wherever you'd like.

RedCoyote · Post Post #46 (isolation #25) » Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:54 am

Quick



Ca
Pad
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$400

RedCoyote · Post Post #48 (isolation #26) » Sat Jun 07, 2014 11:34 am

No, sorry (to both answer and comment).

BC?

RedCoyote · Post Post #50 (isolation #27) » Sat Jun 07, 2014 12:23 pm

Quick



Cal
Pad
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$400

C-A-L ... hmmm...

RedCoyote · Post Post #52 (isolation #28) » Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:35 am

Quick



Calculator
Pad
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$600

Nice! Now where do you want to go?

RedCoyote · Post Post #54 (isolation #29) » Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:54 pm

Quick


L
Calculator
Pad
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$600

See what you can do with an L.

RedCoyote · Post Post #56 (isolation #30) » Tue Jun 10, 2014 12:56 pm

That is not it.

CC, you can reveal a letter now, if you'd like.

RedCoyote · Post Post #58 (isolation #31) » Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:19 pm

Quick


Lo
Calculator
Pad
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$600

L-o...

RedCoyote · Post Post #60 (isolation #32) » Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:23 pm

No, no, no, no, no. That means BC has control again.

RedCoyote · Post Post #62 (isolation #33) » Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:28 pm

Quick


Loa
Calculator
Pad
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$600

RedCoyote · Post Post #64 (isolation #34) » Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:53 am

Quick


Loan
Calculator
Pad
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$800

Loan is correct! My apologies for the delay.

RedCoyote · Post Post #66 (isolation #35) » Sat Jun 14, 2014 8:48 am

Quick
D

Loan
Calculator
Pad
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$800

RedCoyote · Post Post #68 (isolation #36) » Mon Jun 16, 2014 3:01 am

Quick
Draw
B
Loan
Calculator
Pad
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$1000

Correct! Last word's first letter is revealed automatically. BC, what's your guess?

RedCoyote · Post Post #70 (isolation #37) » Mon Jun 16, 2014 6:28 am

Quick
Draw
Bridge
Loan
Calculator
Pad
Thai

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$1200

Bingo! Way to go! Next round starting shortly. CC will start off this third round, where the word values go up to $300 a piece.

RedCoyote · Post Post #71 (isolation #38) » Mon Jun 16, 2014 6:41 am

Monkey





Cushion

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$1200

Okay, CC, we're going to connect the word

Monkey

with the word...

Cushion

*audience laughs*. Where do you want to start?

RedCoyote · Post Post #74 (isolation #39) » Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:20 pm

Monkey
B




Cushion

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$300
BipolarChemist	$1200

RedCoyote · Post Post #77 (isolation #40) » Wed Jun 18, 2014 12:40 pm

Monkey
Business




Cushion

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$600
BipolarChemist	$1200

No, betting is next round, CC. You answered correctly however! Where to next?

RedCoyote · Post Post #79 (isolation #41) » Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:57 am

Monkey
Business
S



Cushion

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$600
BipolarChemist	$1200

We'll start this word off with an 's'.

RedCoyote · Post Post #81 (isolation #42) » Mon Jun 23, 2014 12:38 pm

Monkey
Business
Suit



Cushion

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$900
BipolarChemist	$1200

Suit is right! Now where?

RedCoyote · Post Post #83 (isolation #43) » Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:43 pm

Monkey
Business
Suit
J


Cushion

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$900
BipolarChemist	$1200

RedCoyote · Post Post #86 (isolation #44) » Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:49 pm

In post 84, BipolarChemist wrote:Oh come on.

He's eating your lead for breakfast, BC!

Monkey
Business
Suit
Jacket


Cushion

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1200
BipolarChemist	$1200

Nice work! Where to next?

RedCoyote · Post Post #89 (isolation #45) » Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:12 pm

Monkey
Business
Suit
Jacket

P
Cushion

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1200
BipolarChemist	$1200

RedCoyote · Post Post #91 (isolation #46) » Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:53 am

Monkey
Business
Suit
Jacket
L
Pin
Cushion

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1500
BipolarChemist	$1200

That's correct! The first letter of the last word has been filled in for you, CC.

RedCoyote · Post Post #94 (isolation #47) » Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:54 am

Monkey
Business
Suit
Jacket
La
Pin
Cushion

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1500
BipolarChemist	$1200

No problem, CC. Happy Birthday, btw. Also, you're wrong. I have a feeling like BC may have a guess for this. L-A-...

RedCoyote · Post Post #96 (isolation #48) » Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:24 pm

Monkey
Business
Suit
Jacket
Lapel
Pin
Cushion

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1500
BipolarChemist	$1500

Nice job! We are all tied up going into the important betting round. Because we're tied, the person that started the third round (CC) goes second in this round. BC, the final chain will be up shortly. You may bet between $100 and $500 before guessing a letter.

RedCoyote · Post Post #97 (isolation #49) » Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:29 pm

Rear





Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1500
BipolarChemist	$1500

Okay, my friend. Let's connect the word "rear" with the word "mark". Whenever you're ready.

RedCoyote · Post Post #99 (isolation #50) » Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:40 pm

Rear
E




Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1500
BipolarChemist	$1500

Okay. We'll start you with an 'e' with $200 on the line.

RedCoyote · Post Post #101 (isolation #51) » Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:16 am

Rear
End




Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1500
BipolarChemist	$1700

Ca-ching! Where to next?

RedCoyote · Post Post #105 (isolation #52) » Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:15 am

Rear
End
Game



Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1500
BipolarChemist	$1900

Another $200 in your pocket, BC. Where to next?

RedCoyote · Post Post #107 (isolation #53) » Mon Jul 07, 2014 4:21 pm

Rear
End
Game
O


Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1500
BipolarChemist	$1900

You reveal an O.

RedCoyote · Post Post #109 (isolation #54) » Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:42 am

Rear
End
Game
Over


Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1500
BipolarChemist	$2100

Not for you! You're on fire now, BC. Two words remain.

RedCoyote · Post Post #111 (isolation #55) » Tue Jul 08, 2014 6:26 am

Rear
End
Game
Over
C

Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1500
BipolarChemist	$2100

We'll start it off with a C.

RedCoyote · Post Post #113 (isolation #56) » Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:08 pm

Rear
End
Game
Over
C

Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1500
BipolarChemist	$1900

No, that's not it. CC, you've still got a chance to win this one. Did BC play it too safe? It all comes down to this!

RedCoyote · Post Post #116 (isolation #57) » Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:17 pm

Rear
End
Game
Over
Co

Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1500
BipolarChemist	$1900

Interesting strategy, CC. Leaving yourself a little breathing room, it seems. Good luck!

RedCoyote · Post Post #118 (isolation #58) » Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:19 pm

Rear
End
Game
Over
Co

Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1400
BipolarChemist	$1900

Oh, dear. No, I'm afraid that isn't it. You still have a shot thanks to your small bid, but things are looking grim. BC, you're up again.

RedCoyote · Post Post #120 (isolation #59) » Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:21 pm

Rear
End
Game
Over
Coo

Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1400
BipolarChemist	$1900

BC doesn't want to take any chances either. We reveal another O. Good luck!

RedCoyote · Post Post #123 (isolation #60) » Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:24 pm

Judges?

...

...

...

...

...

...

...

We'll take that!

Rear
End
Game
Over
Cook

Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1400
BipolarChemist	$2000

Okay, only one word to go. How much do you want to bid on it?

RedCoyote · Post Post #126 (isolation #61) » Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:30 pm

Rear
End
Game
Over
Cook
B
Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1400
BipolarChemist	$2000

Safe 'til the end! I think CC may know what's incoming... this word starts with a B.

RedCoyote · Post Post #130 (isolation #62) » Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:34 pm

Rear
End
Game
Over
Cook
Book
Mark

Player	Total
CuddlyCaucasian	$1400
BipolarChemist	$2100

Well done! This game is officially done, and BC comes out on top! Good luck in your semi-final round!

Tough luck, CC. BC nearly swept the entire round on ya, but you're still taking home $1400 virtual dollars!

RedCoyote · Post Post #133 (isolation #63) » Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:45 pm

YW, y'all were great players. I don't know how much interest there would be in running this as a regular game. After that first game, I'm wondering if it's too easy. I'm also wondering if the team aspect would be too much of a headache (like Family Feud was)... the only thing is if you take out the team aspect then I don't get to try the bonus round thing I came up with which I really wanted to see in action, lol.

Full
Moon
R



Tree

Full
Moon
R i



Tree

Full
Moon
River



Tree

Full
Moon
River


S
Tree