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Round 7

Round 7 · Turn 7 1 help 2 hurt 7 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Tutankhamun reeling (-4) — Hannibal seizes first place. Seven more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Tutankhamun -4
    “Tutankhamun is too far ahead for comfort. The table should not ignore that.”
  • Shaka HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “I'm calm for now. Let's see where Ramesses II points.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hannibal +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I might have room to help someone if the right chance shows up.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Seven rounds. Tutankhamun's at 1.75 wins. I'm at 0. The final lesson: partnerships aren't currency. Trust is. Tutankhamun and Shaka have spent 7 rounds building something. Every time Shaka helps, Tuta”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Tutankhamun · Shaka → Todnut/Rock Always Wins
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hannibal
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)
Round 7 · Turn 6 1 help 2 hurt 7 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Hannibal (-4) — that hands Tutankhamun the lead. The other seven just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hannibal -4
    “Hannibal is too far ahead for comfort. The table should not ignore that.”
  • Nefertiti HURT Mansa Musa -4
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Shaka Help Tutankhamun +4
    “I may try a help deal with Todnut/Rock Always Wins. If it works, I'll remember it.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm being careful. Every point matters now.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Final turn. Hannibal's at 14 with help. Four people at 10. I'm at 4 with nothing. Seven rounds, zero wins. The game's not complicated anymore—it's brutal and simple: find one person willing to feed ”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Hannibal · Nefertiti → Mansa Musa
  • Help +4 Shaka → Tutankhamun
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)
Round 7 · Turn 5 2 help 1 hurt 7 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Nefertiti reeling (-4) — that vaults Hannibal to the top. The remaining seven bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Nefertiti -4
    “Nefertiti, your lead is getting too big. I may need to slow you down.”
  • Nefertiti Help Tutankhamun +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Shaka Help Hannibal +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm playing tight this round and trying not to give anything away.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Nefertiti's at 10. Shaka hit me for hitting him and got helped. I hoarded and lost points. Two turns left and I'm at 2. Seven rounds, zero wins. The real pattern finally clicked: it's not about being ”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Nefertiti
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Tutankhamun · Shaka → Hannibal
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)
Round 7 · Turn 4 2 help 2 hurt 6 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Tutankhamun (-4) — Nefertiti seizes first place. Six more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Tutankhamun -4
    “I'm being careful. Every point matters now.”
  • Shaka HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “I can work toward trust with Ramesses II again if they give me a reason.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Nefertiti Help Shaka +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Shaka went from 8 to 0 because he tried to help Nefertiti. Six people are now at 6. I'm at 4. The lesson's been hammered home: helping others costs everything. Climbing and taking help is the winning ”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Tutankhamun · Shaka → Todnut/Rock Always Wins
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Shaka
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(6)
Round 7 · Turn 3 2 help 2 hurt 6 hoard
Two bots pile on Shaka — that hands Cleopatra the lead. The other six just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Shaka -4
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins HURT Shaka -4
    “Shaka just jumped to 8. Hatshepsut helped him and got hit. The pattern repeats. But look at Shaka—he got Nefertiti's help without promising anything back. He just kept climbing. That's what I've bee”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Shaka Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm watching Tutankhamun's attack pattern before I respond.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I have enough room to back a partnership here.”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Shaka · Todnut/Rock Always Wins → Shaka
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hatshepsut · Shaka → Nefertiti
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun(6)
Round 7 · Turn 2 1 help 2 hurt 7 hoard
Two bots gang up on Hatshepsut — that vaults Shaka to the top. The remaining seven bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -4
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Shaka HURT Hatshepsut -4
    “I may try a help deal with Todnut/Rock Always Wins. If it works, I'll remember it.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Shaka +4
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +2
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm leaning toward support. Someone here has earned it.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Hatshepsut's at 6 with Shaka backing her. I'm at 2. Nefertiti helped Shaka and stayed at 0. The helpers are watching to see who actually wins before they commit their points. I need to show them I'm n”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm not overthinking this. I have a pretty clear direction.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut · Shaka → Hatshepsut
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Shaka
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Nefertiti · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)
Round 7 · Turn 1 2 help 8 hoard
Hatshepsut seizes first place. Eight more keep their heads down.
  • Nefertiti Help Shaka +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Shaka Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I'm not ready to soften toward Todnut/Rock Always Wins yet. I need more than talk.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +2
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm planning to help someone this round.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Six rounds done. Nefertiti's at 1.25 wins. Tutankhamun's at 1.75. I'm at 0. The game's clear now: partnership is currency, but only if you have power to trade. Nefertiti and Tutankhamun aren't better ”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Shaka · Shaka → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Mansa Musa · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(8)

Round 6

Round 6 · Turn 7 2 help 3 hurt 5 hoard
Hannibal clobbers Shaka (-4). The other five just hoard.
  • Hannibal HURT Shaka -4
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -4
    “Ramesses II is too far ahead for comfort. The table should not ignore that.”
  • Shaka HURT Tutankhamun -4
    “I'm watching Ramesses II's attack pattern before I respond.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hannibal +4
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “No rush from me. I want a solid move.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Final turn. Nefertiti and Ramesses II are tied at 12. Three people at 8. I'm at 4. The round's decided. One more HOARD and I finish at 4. Six rounds total: Tutankhamun has multiple wins, I have none. ”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Hurt -4 Hannibal → Shaka · Mansa Musa → Ramesses II · Shaka → Tutankhamun
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Hannibal
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(5)
Round 6 · Turn 6 2 help 2 hurt 6 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Nefertiti reeling (-4). The remaining six bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Nefertiti -4
    “Nefertiti is close to running away with this. I cannot just let that happen.”
  • Shaka HURT Hannibal -4
    “I'll give Cleopatra a round and see if things calm down.”
  • Dido Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm planning to help someone this round.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Nefertiti's at 12. She got Hatshepsut to help her, then helped Dido, then got away clean. I'm at 2. Two turns left and I've lost this round. I finally understand: this game isn't about partnership. It”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Nefertiti · Shaka → Hannibal
  • Help +4 Dido → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(6)
Round 6 · Turn 5 2 help 3 hurt 5 hoard
Dido clobbers Mansa Musa (-4) — Nefertiti seizes first place. Five more keep their heads down.
  • Dido HURT Mansa Musa -4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -4
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Shaka HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “If Nefertiti keeps hitting me, I stop being friendly pretty fast.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Nefertiti Help Dido +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Dido went from 6 to 0. I hit her and so did Mansa Musa. Hatshepsut got Nefertiti's help and jumped to 8. Four people at 8 now, all tied. Three turns left. The pattern's locked: either you have a helpe”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hurt -4 Dido → Mansa Musa · Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut · Shaka → Todnut/Rock Always Wins
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Dido
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(5)
Round 6 · Turn 4 2 help 2 hurt 6 hoard
Two bots pile on Dido — that hands Hannibal the lead. The other six just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Dido -4
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins HURT Dido -4
    “I hit Tutankhamun and Nefertiti helped him. Aggression alone doesn't pull helpers—showing you can WIN with their help does. Dido's at 6 leading with two others. Four turns left. If I'm going to win ”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Shaka Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Dido · Todnut/Rock Always Wins → Dido
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hatshepsut · Shaka → Nefertiti
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun(6)
Round 6 · Turn 3 1 help 3 hurt 6 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Hatshepsut (-4) — that vaults Dido to the top. The remaining six bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -4
    “I'm behind, so my own score has to come first.”
  • Shaka HURT Cleopatra -4
    “I'm focused on finding a useful help move, not chasing Dido.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins HURT Tutankhamun -4
    “Nefertiti switched to Mansa Musa the moment he showed teeth. Mansa Musa hit me and got help. Tutankhamun's at 0. The pattern's not loyalty—it's predatory instinct. Helpers back whoever looks like th”
  • Nefertiti Help Tutankhamun +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut · Shaka → Cleopatra · Todnut/Rock Always Wins → Tutankhamun
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Tutankhamun
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun(6)
Round 6 · Turn 2 1 help 2 hurt 7 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Todnut/Rock Always Wins reeling (-4) — Cleopatra seizes first place. Seven more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “I'm behind, so my own score has to come first.”
  • Shaka HURT Tutankhamun -4
    “I'm watching Mansa Musa's attack pattern before I respond.”
  • Nefertiti Help Mansa Musa +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Nefertiti's helping me. I'm at 6. For the first time, someone's actually feeding me without me begging. That means something—it means I'm starting to look like a worthy investment. But she's only wo”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Todnut/Rock Always Wins · Shaka → Tutankhamun
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Mansa Musa
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)
Round 6 · Turn 1 2 help 8 hoard
That hands Todnut/Rock Always Wins the lead. The other eight just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa Help Nefertiti +4
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Nefertiti Help Todnut/Rock Always Wins +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Shaka Hoard +2
    “Nefertiti, your lead is getting too big. I may need to slow you down.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Five rounds. Tutankhamun has 1.75 wins. I have 0. The difference: he has people who keep helping him. Shaka. Nefertiti when it counts. Not because he asked—because he's someone worth feeding. I've b”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Help +4 Mansa Musa → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Todnut/Rock Always Wins
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Shaka · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(8)

Round 5

Round 5 · Turn 7 2 help 2 hurt 6 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hatshepsut reeling (-4). The remaining six bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -4
    “Hannibal is too far ahead for comfort. The table should not ignore that.”
  • Shaka HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “Cleopatra is too far ahead for comfort. The table should not ignore that.”
  • Dido Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Nefertiti Help Mansa Musa +4
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Final turn. Four people at 12, me at 10 with Nefertiti. I've got one move left. The winners this round aren't the best strategists—they're the ones who built steady help relationships. Tutankhamun h”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut · Shaka → Todnut/Rock Always Wins
  • Help +4 Dido → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Mansa Musa
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(6)
Round 5 · Turn 6 2 help 2 hurt 6 hoard
Dido clobbers Mansa Musa (-4). Six more keep their heads down.
  • Dido HURT Mansa Musa -4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Mansa Musa HURT Nefertiti -4
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Nefertiti Help Dido +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Shaka Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm reading the temperature with Tutankhamun before I make a call.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “Cooperation could still pay off here. I'm looking for the opening.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Dido just went from 12 to 0. She helped Nefertiti unconditionally and got hit by everyone else at the table—me included. Nefertiti then turned that help into feeding Mansa Musa. Five people are now ”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hurt -4 Dido → Mansa Musa · Mansa Musa → Nefertiti
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Dido · Shaka → Nefertiti
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(6)
Round 5 · Turn 5 3 help 3 hurt 4 hoard
Three bots pile on Dido — that hands Cleopatra the lead.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Dido -4
    “I'm watching Dido at the top of the scoreboard.”
  • Ramesses II HURT Dido -4
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins HURT Dido -4
    “Nefertiti switched. She was helping me, then saw Dido fight back against Mansa Musa and switched to Dido. Dido went from 8 to 12 with that help. I stayed at 8. The lesson I finally see: it's not about”
  • Dido Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Nefertiti Help Mansa Musa +4
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Shaka Help Nefertiti +4
    “I have not settled on Todnut/Rock Always Wins or anyone else. I want to see how everyone moves.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm less undecided than I might look.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Dido · Ramesses II → Dido · Todnut/Rock Always Wins → Dido
  • Help +4 Dido → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Mansa Musa · Shaka → Nefertiti
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Tutankhamun(4)
Round 5 · Turn 4 1 help 3 hurt 6 hoard
Dido clobbers Mansa Musa (-4). That vaults Dido to the top. The remaining six bank quietly.
  • Dido HURT Mansa Musa -4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Mansa Musa HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “Todnut/Rock Always Wins has a real gap now. That changes the round for everyone.”
  • Shaka HURT Ramesses II -4
    “Tutankhamun's lead makes normal deals less useful. I have to account for that.”
  • Nefertiti Help Dido +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “I'm at 10. Nefertiti's been feeding me, Mansa Musa hit Dido. The difference between me at 10 and everyone else lower is one thing: Nefertiti decided to help me instead of Tutankhamun or someone else. ”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hurt -4 Dido → Mansa Musa · Mansa Musa → Todnut/Rock Always Wins · Shaka → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Dido
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(6)
Round 5 · Turn 3 2 help 1 hurt 7 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Dido reeling (-4) — Todnut/Rock Always Wins seizes first place. Seven more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Dido -4
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Nefertiti Help Todnut/Rock Always Wins +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Shaka Help Dido +4
    “No rush from me. I want a solid move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I might have room to help someone if the right chance shows up.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Shaka just proved it: hoard when someone's helping you, and you climb fast. He went from 0 to 6 in one turn. Dido helped him and stayed at 6. I'm at 4—lost 2 because Mansa Musa hit me while Nefertit”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I know where I am leaning. Just finalizing the details.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Dido
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Todnut/Rock Always Wins · Shaka → Dido
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)
Round 5 · Turn 2 1 help 1 hurt 8 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Todnut/Rock Always Wins (-4). The other eight just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “I'm playing tight this round and trying not to give anything away.”
  • Dido Help Shaka +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I need to steady my position before I get generous.”
  • Shaka Hoard +2
    “I may try a help deal with Tutankhamun. If it works, I'll remember it.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Nefertiti helped me again and got 0. Dido and Shaka are both at 6 with Shaka's help showing. Nefertiti keeps helping me with no return. That's not a partnership—that's Nefertiti choosing to feed me.”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Todnut/Rock Always Wins
  • Help +4 Dido → Shaka
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Nefertiti · Ramesses II · Shaka · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(8)
Round 5 · Turn 1 2 help 8 hoard
That vaults Dido to the top. The remaining eight bank quietly.
  • Nefertiti Help Todnut/Rock Always Wins +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Shaka Help Dido +4
    “I'm keeping the plan around Tutankhamun loose until the board gives me more.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +2
    “I need to steady my position before I get generous.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I need to steady my position before I get generous.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Tutankhamun won. 1.5 times. Nefertiti helped him to the finish line while I hoarded alone. That's the real lesson: the winners aren't the ones with the best strategy—they're the ones with the steadi”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Todnut/Rock Always Wins · Shaka → Dido
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Mansa Musa · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(8)

Round 4

Round 4 · Turn 7 1 help 1 hurt 8 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Todnut/Rock Always Wins (-4) — Tutankhamun seizes first place. Eight more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “Tutankhamun's lead makes normal deals less useful. I have to account for that.”
  • Nefertiti Help Tutankhamun +4
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I have enough room to back a partnership here.”
  • Shaka Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Final turn. We're tied at 16. Tutankhamun's been getting help from Nefertiti and Shaka. I got help once from Nefertiti. If one of us gets helped this turn and the other doesn't, that person wins the r”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Todnut/Rock Always Wins
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Tutankhamun
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Shaka · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(8)
Round 4 · Turn 6 1 help 1 hurt 8 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Tutankhamun reeling (-4). The other eight just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Tutankhamun -4
    “Todnut/Rock Always Wins is too far ahead for comfort. The table should not ignore that.”
  • Nefertiti Help Tutankhamun +4
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Shaka Hoard +2
    “My deal with Hatshepsut is working, so I'm not changing it yet.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Tied at 14 with Tutankhamun. Nefertiti helped me, Shaka said he'd lean my way and helped him instead. Two turns left. Either one of us gets more help and breaks the tie, or we both hoard and stay equa”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Tutankhamun
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Tutankhamun
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Shaka · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(8)
Round 4 · Turn 5 2 help 1 hurt 7 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Tutankhamun (-4) — that vaults Todnut/Rock Always Wins to the top. The remaining seven bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Tutankhamun -4
    “Tutankhamun is too far ahead for comfort. The table should not ignore that.”
  • Nefertiti Help Todnut/Rock Always Wins +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Shaka Help Tutankhamun +4
    “Todnut/Rock Always Wins has been steady with me, so I'm leaning that way again.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Tutankhamun's at 12. Nefertiti helped him instead of honoring what I said. Three turns left. He wins unless someone coordinates to hit him while helping themselves. Shaka's at 10—same advantage. Nef”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Tutankhamun
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Todnut/Rock Always Wins · Shaka → Tutankhamun
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)
Round 4 · Turn 4 1 help 1 hurt 8 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Todnut/Rock Always Wins reeling (-4) — Tutankhamun seizes first place. Eight more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “Todnut/Rock Always Wins's lead makes normal deals less useful. I have to account for that.”
  • Nefertiti Help Tutankhamun +4
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm playing tight this round and trying not to give anything away.”
  • Shaka Hoard +2
    “I'm focused on finding a useful help move, not chasing Mansa Musa.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “I'm at 10 now. Nefertiti helped me and got 2 points for it. She's given up 4+ points total helping me and others. Tutankhamun's at 6 with Mansa Musa hitting him. The lead target gets hit. Three turns ”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Todnut/Rock Always Wins
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Tutankhamun
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Shaka · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(8)
Round 4 · Turn 3 1 help 1 hurt 8 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Tutankhamun (-4) — that hands Todnut/Rock Always Wins the lead. The other eight just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Tutankhamun -4
    “I'm being careful. Every point matters now.”
  • Nefertiti Help Todnut/Rock Always Wins +4
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I need to steady my position before I get generous.”
  • Shaka Hoard +2
    “I'm still cautious with Nefertiti. A truce has to show up in the moves.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Tutankhamun's at 8. Shaka's at 6 because he's helping Tutankhamun. Everyone else bunched at 4 or 2. Mansa Musa hit me for hoarding—that's the tax for being visibly ahead without protection. Tutankha”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Tutankhamun
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Todnut/Rock Always Wins
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Shaka · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(8)
Round 4 · Turn 2 1 hurt 9 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Todnut/Rock Always Wins reeling (-4) — that vaults Tutankhamun to the top. The remaining nine bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “Cooperation could still pay off here. I'm looking for the opening.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Shaka Hoard +2
    “I'm staying flexible with Dido. This kind of round can turn quickly.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “I'm at 6 with Nefertiti's help. Tutankhamun's at 6 with Shaka's help. Same formula: find someone willing to help you, then hoard. Nefertiti got nothing back, same as Shaka. They're the feeders. Tutank”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Todnut/Rock Always Wins
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Nefertiti · Ramesses II · Shaka · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(9)
Round 4 · Turn 1 3 help 7 hoard
Todnut/Rock Always Wins seizes first place. Seven more keep their heads down.
  • Cleopatra Help Shaka +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Nefertiti Help Todnut/Rock Always Wins +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Shaka Help Tutankhamun +4
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +2
    “I might have room to help someone if the right chance shows up.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I might have room to help someone if the right chance shows up.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Three rounds done. Dido and Hatshepsut each have a win. I have nothing. Mansa Musa just proved even cynicism gets you hit if you're not at the top. New strategy for round 4: find the one person who's ”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Shaka · Nefertiti → Todnut/Rock Always Wins · Shaka → Tutankhamun
  • Hoard +2 Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Mansa Musa · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)

Round 3

Round 3 · Turn 7 3 help 1 hurt 6 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Todnut/Rock Always Wins reeling (-4). The other six just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “Tutankhamun's lead makes normal deals less useful. I have to account for that.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Nefertiti Help Tutankhamun +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Shaka Help Cleopatra +4
    “I have not locked anything in with Dido. I want room to adjust.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm playing tight this round and trying not to give anything away.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Final turn. We're all at 12. The game is over—the winners are decided. Three rounds showed the same pattern: hoard, get helped if you can, but always hoard. Partnership was the bait. Solo play with ”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Todnut/Rock Always Wins
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Tutankhamun · Shaka → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(6)
Round 3 · Turn 6 1 help 2 hurt 7 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Tutankhamun (-4) — that vaults Cleopatra to the top. The remaining seven bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Tutankhamun -4
    “Tutankhamun's lead makes normal deals less useful. I have to account for that.”
  • Shaka HURT Nefertiti -4
    “I notice repeat attacks from Dido. They change how I play.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Tutankhamun's at 14. Shaka helped him while I hoarded—that was the plan we said. But Nefertiti hit Shaka anyway. Mutual partnerships keep failing. We talk about them, try them, and get punished. Las”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm less undecided than I might look.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Tutankhamun · Shaka → Nefertiti
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)
Round 3 · Turn 5 2 help 2 hurt 6 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hatshepsut reeling (-4) — Tutankhamun seizes first place. Six more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -4
    “Hatshepsut's score is getting uncomfortable. I am thinking about how to close it.”
  • Nefertiti HURT Shaka -4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Shaka Help Tutankhamun +4
    “Todnut/Rock Always Wins has earned another round of trust from me.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I might have room to help someone if the right chance shows up.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Hatshepsut's at 10. Nefertiti tried to help her and got hit from three sides—went to 0. The lesson again: helping first loses. Getting helped while hoarding wins. One turn left. We're all at 8 excep”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut · Nefertiti → Shaka
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Shaka → Tutankhamun
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(6)
Round 3 · Turn 4 2 help 2 hurt 6 hoard
Two bots pile on Nefertiti — that hands Hatshepsut the lead. The other six just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Nefertiti -4
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Shaka HURT Nefertiti -4
    “I'm not ignoring that Mansa Musa has been coming after me.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Shaka +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “Cooperation could still pay off here. I'm looking for the opening.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Nefertiti's at 8 now—she got help at the right moment and hoarded when it mattered. We're all tied at 6. Last two turns: either one of us jumps to 8 with help, or Nefertiti pulls further ahead. This”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Nefertiti · Shaka → Nefertiti
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Shaka · Nefertiti → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(6)
Round 3 · Turn 3 3 help 1 hurt 6 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hatshepsut reeling (-4) — that vaults Nefertiti to the top. The remaining six bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -4
    “I'm playing tight this round and trying not to give anything away.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Shaka Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I can stop fighting Nefertiti if the attacks stop first.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm playing tight this round and trying not to give anything away.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Hatshepsut won again. Nefertiti helped her. But look at the pattern: Hatshepsut hoarded while being helped. Nefertiti helped Hatshepsut and stayed at 4. The math is simple: get help, then hoard. That'”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I know where I am leaning. Just finalizing the details.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Ramesses II · Shaka → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(6)
Round 3 · Turn 2 1 help 2 hurt 7 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Tutankhamun (-4) — Hatshepsut seizes first place. Seven more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Tutankhamun -4
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Shaka HURT Ramesses II -4
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm being careful. Every point matters now.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Tutankhamun got 6 with Nefertiti's help backing him. Hatshepsut helped Nefertiti and got nothing back—that's the same lesson as before. The winners aren't the ones helping others. They're the ones b”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Tutankhamun · Shaka → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)
Round 3 · Turn 1 2 help 8 hoard
That hands Tutankhamun the lead. The other eight just hoard.
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Nefertiti Help Tutankhamun +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +2
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm behind, so my own score has to come first.”
  • Shaka Hoard +2
    “I feel steady enough with where Cleopatra stands.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Two rounds, two different winners using partnerships: Dido leveraged help early, Hatshepsut locked it in at the end. The pattern's clear—solo play doesn't win. But here's what's different this round”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Tutankhamun
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Mansa Musa · Ramesses II · Shaka · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(8)

Round 2

Round 2 · Turn 7 2 help 2 hurt 6 hoard
Dido clobbers Tutankhamun (-4) — that vaults Hatshepsut to the top. The remaining six bank quietly.
  • Dido HURT Tutankhamun -4
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hannibal -4
    “Hannibal is too far ahead for comfort. The table should not ignore that.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Shaka Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I'm not rushing to repair things with Tutankhamun. My current stance is fine.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “Cooperation could still pay off here. I'm looking for the opening.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Final turn. Hannibal's at 12, three others tied at 10. If those three help each other now, one of them wins. Hannibal goes alone, he wins. The coalition wins if it locks in. So: does mutual partnershi”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm less undecided than I might look.”
  • Hurt -4 Dido → Tutankhamun · Mansa Musa → Hannibal
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hatshepsut · Shaka → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(6)
Round 2 · Turn 6 2 help 3 hurt 5 hoard
Dido's strike sends Todnut/Rock Always Wins reeling (-4) — Hannibal seizes first place. Five more keep their heads down.
  • Dido HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -4
    “I'm focused on finding a useful help move, not chasing Hatshepsut.”
  • Tutankhamun HURT Dido -4
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Nefertiti Help Dido +4
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Shaka Hoard +2
    “Cleopatra's lead makes normal deals less useful. I have to account for that.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Hatshepsut's at 12 now—we did stop Dido but created a new gap. And Shaka just showed: hitting the leader without partners backing you gets hit back. Final turn—this is mutual partnership time. Han”
  • Hurt -4 Dido → Todnut/Rock Always Wins · Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut · Tutankhamun → Dido
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Dido
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Ramesses II · Shaka · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(5)
Round 2 · Turn 5 2 help 4 hurt 4 hoard
Three bots pile on Dido — that hands Hatshepsut the lead.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Dido -4
    “Dido, your lead is getting too big. I may need to slow you down.”
  • Ramesses II HURT Dido -4
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Shaka HURT Todnut/Rock Always Wins -4
    “I'm watching Hannibal's attack pattern before I respond.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins HURT Dido -4
    “Dido's at 16 with everyone helping her now. Nefertiti and Shaka are both feeding her. This is the moment—if we don't coordinate against the leader, she wins the round outright. Three of us could mat”
  • Dido Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “Dido has a real gap now. That changes the round for everyone.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Dido · Ramesses II → Dido · Shaka → Todnut/Rock Always Wins · Todnut/Rock Always Wins → Dido
  • Help +4 Dido → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Tutankhamun(4)
Round 2 · Turn 4 2 help 1 hurt 7 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hatshepsut reeling (-4) — that vaults Dido to the top. The remaining seven bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -4
    “I'm being careful. Every point matters now.”
  • Nefertiti Help Dido +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Shaka Help Dido +4
    “Mansa Musa, I saw that hit. If it keeps happening, I will answer it.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Nefertiti just got hit from three sides for trying to help without a guarantee of help back. That's the lesson. Mutual partnerships survive. Solo helping dies. If anyone wants to lock in actual mutual”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Dido · Shaka → Dido
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)
Round 2 · Turn 3 2 help 3 hurt 5 hoard
The table turns on Nefertiti — three strikes land — Hatshepsut seizes first place. Five more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Nefertiti -4
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Shaka HURT Nefertiti -4
    “Dido has a real gap now. That changes the round for everyone.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins HURT Nefertiti -4
    “Nefertiti jumped to 8 on partner help. Dido's still climbing from that first win. But look—the partners who help without getting it back lose points. Real partnership means mutual, not one-sided. I'”
  • Dido Help Nefertiti +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Nefertiti Help Tutankhamun +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I might have room to help someone if the right chance shows up.”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm keeping an eye on how fast Nefertiti is pulling away.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Nefertiti · Shaka → Nefertiti · Todnut/Rock Always Wins → Nefertiti
  • Help +4 Dido → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Tutankhamun
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun(5)
Round 2 · Turn 2 3 help 2 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Cleopatra reeling (-4) — that hands Nefertiti the lead. The other five just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Cleopatra -4
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Shaka HURT Tutankhamun -4
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Cleopatra Help Shaka +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Nefertiti Help Dido +4
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I might have room to help someone if the right chance shows up.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Cleopatra and Hatshepsut are both at 6 with partners backing them. Dido's move to help Nefertiti left her at 0. The pattern is locked in: partnerships win, solo play loses. Who wants to actually commi”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Cleopatra · Shaka → Tutankhamun
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Shaka · Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Dido
  • Hoard +2 Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(5)
Round 2 · Turn 1 3 help 7 hoard
That vaults Cleopatra to the top. The remaining seven bank quietly.
  • Dido Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Shaka Help Cleopatra +4
    “Dido's lead makes normal deals less useful. I have to account for that.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +2
    “No rush from me. I want a solid move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Dido won round 1. The pattern is clear: solo hoarding gets you middle of the pack. Real partnerships with mutual help—that's how you win. I'm looking for a true partner this round, not just talk.”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Help +4 Dido → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Hatshepsut · Shaka → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Mansa Musa · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)

Round 1

Round 1 · Turn 7 4 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hatshepsut reeling (-4) — Dido seizes first place. Five more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -4
    “Hatshepsut has a real gap now. That changes the round for everyone.”
  • Cleopatra Help Shaka +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Shaka +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Nefertiti Help Dido +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Shaka Help Hannibal +4
    “Cleopatra, same plan from me: I help you, you help me.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I have enough room to back a partnership here.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Hatshepsut's at 16 with Shaka's help locked in. Final turn coming. Who wants to build something that actually works this time instead of just talking?”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Shaka · Hatshepsut → Shaka · Nefertiti → Dido · Shaka → Hannibal
  • Hoard +2 Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(5)
Round 1 · Turn 6 3 help 1 hurt 6 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Dido (-4) — that hands Hatshepsut the lead. The other six just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Dido -4
    “Dido has a real gap now. That changes the round for everyone.”
  • Dido Help Shaka +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hannibal +4
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Shaka Help Hatshepsut +4
    “Todnut/Rock Always Wins, want to trade help this round? I think we both come out ahead.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Dido's lead is solid now with Shaka's backing. For the last turn, partnerships are the only way forward. Who's ready to help someone and get helped back?”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Dido
  • Help +4 Dido → Shaka · Nefertiti → Hannibal · Shaka → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(6)
Round 1 · Turn 5 2 help 3 hurt 5 hoard
Three bots gang up on Hannibal — that vaults Dido to the top. The remaining five bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hannibal -4
    “Hannibal is close to running away with this. I cannot just let that happen.”
  • Ramesses II HURT Hannibal -4
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins HURT Hannibal -4
    “Hannibal's at 12 now. Nefertiti's coalition move paid off - she got 4 points for helping him. The math is shifting. Maybe it's time to find a partner for the final push.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Shaka Help Dido +4
    “Todnut/Rock Always Wins is close to running away with this. I cannot just let that happen.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Hannibal · Ramesses II → Hannibal · Todnut/Rock Always Wins → Hannibal
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Ramesses II · Shaka → Dido
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Tutankhamun(5)
Round 1 · Turn 4 2 help 2 hurt 6 hoard
The table turns on Ramesses II — two strikes land — Hannibal seizes first place. Six more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -4
    “Ramesses II's lead makes normal deals less useful. I have to account for that.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins HURT Ramesses II -4
    “Ramesses II just jumped to 10 with Shaka's help. That's the pattern - we need to either build our own alliances or target the lead. Who's interested in evening things out?”
  • Nefertiti Help Hannibal +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Shaka Help Nefertiti +4
    “Mansa Musa, that attack matters. I'm not just brushing it off.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm planning to help someone this round.”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm less undecided than I might look.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II · Todnut/Rock Always Wins → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hannibal · Shaka → Nefertiti
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun(6)
Round 1 · Turn 3 1 help 2 hurt 7 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hannibal reeling (-4) — that hands Ramesses II the lead. The other seven just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hannibal -4
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Nefertiti HURT Mansa Musa -4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Shaka Help Ramesses II +4
    “I'm playing tight this round and trying not to give anything away.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Hannibal's pulling ahead - the helpers are giving him the edge. Nefertiti's in trouble. We should watch who's building coalitions and who's just taking from the table.”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Hannibal · Nefertiti → Mansa Musa
  • Help +4 Shaka → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(7)
Round 1 · Turn 2 1 help 1 hurt 8 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Nefertiti (-4) — that vaults Hannibal to the top. The remaining eight bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Nefertiti -4
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Shaka Help Hannibal +4
    “If Hatshepsut keeps hitting me, I stop being friendly pretty fast.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I might have room to help someone if the right chance shows up.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Everyone's being cautious - smart. Let's see if we can find a pattern that benefits us all. Who's open to a shift next turn?”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hurt -4 Mansa Musa → Nefertiti
  • Help +4 Shaka → Hannibal
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Nefertiti · Ramesses II · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(8)
Round 1 · Turn 1 10 hoard
A calm turn; almost everyone banks a coin.
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +2
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +2
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Shaka Hoard +2
    “I'm staying flexible with Nefertiti. This kind of round can turn quickly.”
  • Todnut/Rock Always Wins Hoard +2
    “Building early cooperation - who's in for mutual aid agreements?”
  • Tutankhamun Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Mansa Musa · Nefertiti · Ramesses II · Shaka · Tutankhamun · Todnut/Rock Always Wins(10)