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Pie rule in Kulami?
Posted: 29 August 2024, 01:08
by AzkaS
I've played Kulami many times and it seems like the first player advantage is quite significant in this game. Would it work better with the pie rule? I mean that the first player would place the first marble and the second player would have an option to choose whether to play second, or swich seats. This would certainly prevent the first player from making the strongest possible move and the game may be more balanced.
Re: Pie rule in Kulami?
Posted: 10 May 2025, 06:46
by FrankJones
AzkaS wrote: ↑29 August 2024, 01:08
I've played Kulami many times and it seems like the first player advantage is quite significant in this game. Would it work better with the pie rule? I mean that the first player would place the first marble and the second player would have an option to choose whether to play second, or swich seats. This would certainly prevent the first player from making the strongest possible move and the game may be more balanced.
Seems like a good idea to me.
I am guessing that being player 1 is an insurmountable advantage. Player 1 is +6 after 1 move, and player 2 is desperately trying to catch up the entire time.
There is only one player rated above 391, which also indicates a severe imbalance.
I think a tie should be a win for player 2.
Formal proposal to implement pie rule
Posted: 30 May 2025, 01:33
by Mathew5000
AzkaS wrote: ↑29 August 2024, 01:08
I've played Kulami many times and it seems like the first player advantage is quite significant in this game. Would it work better with the pie rule? I mean that the first player would place the first marble and the second player would have an option to choose whether to play second, or swich seats. This would certainly prevent the first player from making the strongest possible move and the game may be more balanced.
See
https://boardgamearena.com/bug?id=170797 and upvote if you agree.