Hollow Gambit Match

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Champion
Ramesses II
Won 2.92 of 7 rounds
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Final standingsRounds won
  1. 1 Ramesses IIbot 2.92 98 pts
  2. 2 Hannibalbot 1.25 96 pts
  3. 3 Didobot 1.25 94 pts
  4. 4 Nefertitibot 0.67 76 pts
  5. 5 Cleopatrabot 0.58 78 pts
  6. 6 Hatshepsutbot 0.33 84 pts
  7. 7 Mansa Musabot 0 6 pts
Hoard Help Hurt
Statistics
Biggest turn Nefertiti +4 · R1 T3
Most ruthless Mansa Musa · 42 hurts
Most generous Nefertiti · 39 helps
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Round 7

Turn 7 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hatshepsut reeling (-8). Five more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -8
    “I'm focused on finding a useful help move, not chasing Hannibal.”
  • Nefertiti Help Cleopatra +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 6 2 help 1 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Cleopatra (-8). The other four just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Cleopatra -8
    “Cleopatra's lead matters. I am not ignoring it.”
  • Cleopatra Help Nefertiti +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hannibal +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • 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
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Cleopatra
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Hannibal
  • Hoard +2 Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 5 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hannibal reeling (-8). The remaining five bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hannibal -8
    “Dido, your lead is getting too big. I may need to slow you down.”
  • Nefertiti Help Cleopatra +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “No rush from me. I want a solid move.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Hannibal
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 4 1 help 2 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Cleopatra (-8). Four more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Cleopatra -8
    “I need to steady my position before I get generous.”
  • Nefertiti HURT Mansa Musa -8
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Cleopatra Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • 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.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I might have room to help someone if the right chance shows up.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Cleopatra · Nefertiti → Mansa Musa
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Nefertiti
  • Hoard +2 Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 3 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Nefertiti reeling (-8). The other five just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Nefertiti -8
    “I'm playing tight this round and trying not to give anything away.”
  • Nefertiti Help Cleopatra +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm leaning toward support. Someone here has earned it.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Nefertiti
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 2 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Cleopatra (-8). That vaults Mansa Musa to the top. The remaining five bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Cleopatra -8
    “I need to steady my position before I get generous.”
  • Cleopatra Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +1
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Cleopatra
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Nefertiti
  • Hoard +1 Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Nefertiti · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 1 1 help 6 hoard
Cleopatra seizes first place. Six more keep their heads down.
  • Nefertiti Help Cleopatra +4
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +1
    “I'm behind, so my own score has to come first.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm planning to help someone this round.”
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Mansa Musa · Ramesses II(6)

Round 6

Turn 7 2 help 1 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Cleopatra (-8). The other four just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Cleopatra -8
    “Cleopatra has a real gap now. That changes the round for everyone.”
  • Cleopatra 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 collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Cleopatra
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +2 Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 6 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Ramesses II reeling (-8). The remaining five bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “Ramesses II's lead makes normal deals less useful. I have to account for that.”
  • Nefertiti Help Cleopatra +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 5 2 help 1 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Cleopatra (-8). Four more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Cleopatra -8
    “I'm being careful. Every point matters now.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +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
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm planning to help someone this round.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Cleopatra
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 4 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Ramesses II reeling (-8). That hands Mansa Musa the lead. The other five just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “Ramesses II is too far ahead for comfort. The table should not ignore that.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 3 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Hatshepsut (-8) — that vaults Ramesses II to the top. The remaining five bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -8
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “No rush from me. I want a solid move.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 2 1 hurt 6 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Ramesses II reeling (-8). Mansa Musa seizes first place. Six more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “I need to steady my position before I get generous.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Nefertiti · Ramesses II(6)
Turn 1 1 help 6 hoard
That hands Ramesses II the lead. The other six just hoard.
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +1
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Mansa Musa · Ramesses II(6)

Round 5

Turn 7 2 help 1 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Ramesses II reeling (-8). The remaining four bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “Dido's score is getting uncomfortable. I am thinking about how to close it.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hannibal +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
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I have enough room to back a partnership here.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Hannibal
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 6 2 help 1 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Hannibal (-8). Four more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hannibal -8
    “Dido's lead makes normal deals less useful. I have to account for that.”
  • Cleopatra Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “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'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “Cooperation could still pay off here. I'm looking for the opening.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Hannibal
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +2 Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 5 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hatshepsut reeling (-8). The other five just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -8
    “Hannibal, your lead is getting too big. I may need to slow you down.”
  • Nefertiti Help Cleopatra +4
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 4 1 help 2 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Cleopatra (-8). The remaining four bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Cleopatra -8
    “I'm behind, so my own score has to come first.”
  • Nefertiti HURT Mansa Musa -8
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • 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 it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Cleopatra · Nefertiti → Mansa Musa
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Nefertiti
  • Hoard +2 Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 3 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Nefertiti reeling (-8). Five more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Nefertiti -8
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Nefertiti Help Cleopatra +4
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Nefertiti
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 2 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Cleopatra (-8). That hands Mansa Musa the lead. The other five just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Cleopatra -8
    “I'm behind, so my own score has to come first.”
  • Cleopatra Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Cleopatra
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Nefertiti
  • Hoard +1 Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Nefertiti · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 1 1 help 6 hoard
That vaults Cleopatra to the top. The remaining six bank quietly.
  • Nefertiti Help Cleopatra +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +1
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “No rush from me. I want a solid move.”
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Mansa Musa · Ramesses II(6)

Round 4

Turn 7 2 help 1 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Cleopatra (-8). Four more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Cleopatra -8
    “Cleopatra's score is getting uncomfortable. I am thinking about how to close it.”
  • Cleopatra Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Dido Hoard +2
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • 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.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Cleopatra
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +2 Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 6 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Ramesses II reeling (-8). The other five just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “Hurting Ramesses II is not my main plan right now.”
  • Nefertiti Help Cleopatra +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm playing tight this round and trying not to give anything away.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 5 2 help 1 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Cleopatra (-8). The remaining four bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Cleopatra -8
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • 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 waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I have enough room to back a partnership here.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Cleopatra
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 4 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Ramesses II reeling (-8). Mansa Musa seizes first place. Five more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “Ramesses II's score is getting uncomfortable. I am thinking about how to close it.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm leaning toward support. Someone here has earned it.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 3 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Hatshepsut (-8) — that hands Ramesses II the lead. The other five just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -8
    “I'm being careful. Every point matters now.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm behind, so my own score has to come first.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 2 1 hurt 6 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Ramesses II reeling (-8). That vaults Mansa Musa to the top. The remaining six bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I might have room to help someone if the right chance shows up.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Nefertiti · Ramesses II(6)
Turn 1 1 help 6 hoard
Ramesses II seizes first place. Six more keep their heads down.
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +1
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Mansa Musa · Ramesses II(6)

Round 3

Turn 7 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Ramesses II reeling (-8). The other five just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “Ramesses II is too far ahead for comfort. The table should not ignore that.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “Cooperation could still pay off here. I'm looking for the opening.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 6 1 help 2 hurt 4 hoard
Hannibal clobbers Mansa Musa (-8) — that vaults Nefertiti to the top. The remaining four bank quietly.
  • Hannibal HURT Mansa Musa -8
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “Ramesses II's lead makes normal deals less useful. I have to account for that.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hannibal +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • 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.”
  • 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.”
  • Hurt -8 Hannibal → Mansa Musa · Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hannibal
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 5 2 help 1 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hannibal reeling (-8). Four more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hannibal -8
    “I need to steady my position before I get generous.”
  • 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 board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • 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
    “I have enough room to back a partnership here.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Hannibal
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 4 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Ramesses II (-8). The other five just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “Ramesses II's score is getting uncomfortable. I am thinking about how to close it.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the board. A lot can change in one round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 3 2 help 1 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hatshepsut reeling (-8). That vaults Mansa Musa to the top. The remaining four bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -8
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • 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 watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 2 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Ramesses II (-8) — Hatshepsut seizes first place. Five more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “I'm behind, so my own score has to come first.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I might have room to help someone if the right chance shows up.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 1 2 help 5 hoard
That hands Ramesses II the lead. The other five just hoard.
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +1
    “I'm behind, so my own score has to come first.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Mansa Musa · Ramesses II(5)

Round 2

Turn 7 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Ramesses II (-8). The remaining five bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “I'm not in attack mode toward Ramesses II. I would rather build if I can.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “Cooperation could still pay off here. I'm looking for the opening.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 6 2 help 1 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hatshepsut reeling (-8). Four more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -8
    “Hatshepsut, your lead is getting too big. I may need to slow you down.”
  • Hatshepsut Help Nefertiti +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • 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 collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm being careful. Every point matters now.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut
  • Help +4 Hatshepsut → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 5 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Ramesses II (-8). That hands Mansa Musa the lead. The other five just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “I'm focused on finding a useful help move, not chasing Ramesses II.”
  • Nefertiti Help Hatshepsut +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm planning to help someone this round.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Hatshepsut
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 4 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Hatshepsut reeling (-8) — that vaults Ramesses II to the top. The remaining five bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Hatshepsut -8
    “I'm being careful. Every point matters now.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Hatshepsut
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 3 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Ramesses II (-8). Five more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “This round is about catching up. Partnerships can wait a beat.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I have enough room to back a partnership here.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 2 1 hurt 6 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Ramesses II reeling (-8). That hands Mansa Musa the lead. The other six just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “I need to steady my position before I get generous.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm playing tight this round and trying not to give anything away.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Nefertiti · Ramesses II(6)
Turn 1 1 help 6 hoard
That vaults Ramesses II to the top. The remaining six bank quietly.
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +1
    “I'm behind, so my own score has to come first.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm playing tight this round and trying not to give anything away.”
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Mansa Musa · Ramesses II(6)

Round 1

Turn 7 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Ramesses II reeling (-8). Five more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “Ramesses II's lead makes normal deals less useful. I have to account for that.”
  • Cleopatra Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Nefertiti
  • Hoard +1 Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Nefertiti · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 6 1 help 1 hurt 5 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Nefertiti (-8). That hands Mansa Musa the lead. The other five just hoard.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Nefertiti -8
    “Nefertiti is too far ahead for comfort. The table should not ignore that.”
  • Nefertiti Help Cleopatra +4
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm being careful. Every point matters now.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Nefertiti
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(5)
Turn 5 2 help 1 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa's strike sends Cleopatra reeling (-8) — that vaults Nefertiti to the top. The remaining four bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Cleopatra -8
    “Cleopatra is too far ahead for comfort. The table should not ignore that.”
  • Cleopatra Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Nefertiti Help Ramesses II +4
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • 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
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I'm being careful. Every point matters now.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Cleopatra
  • Help +4 Cleopatra → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Ramesses II
  • Hoard +2 Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 4 2 help 1 hurt 4 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Ramesses II (-8) — Cleopatra seizes first place. Four more keep their heads down.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Ramesses II -8
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Dido Help Nefertiti +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Nefertiti Help Cleopatra +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 taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “Cooperation could still pay off here. I'm looking for the opening.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Ramesses II
  • Help +4 Dido → Nefertiti · Nefertiti → Cleopatra
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 3 1 help 2 hurt 4 hoard
Dido's strike sends Mansa Musa reeling (-8). That hands Dido the lead. The other four just hoard.
  • Dido HURT Mansa Musa -8
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Mansa Musa HURT Cleopatra -8
    “I'm playing this one carefully. My score needs attention.”
  • Nefertiti Help Dido +4
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +2
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +2
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +2
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +2
    “I need to steady my position before I get generous.”
  • Hurt -8 Dido → Mansa Musa · Mansa Musa → Cleopatra
  • Help +4 Nefertiti → Dido
  • Hoard +2 Cleopatra · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Ramesses II(4)
Turn 2 1 hurt 6 hoard
Mansa Musa clobbers Dido (-8). That vaults Mansa Musa to the top. The remaining six bank quietly.
  • Mansa Musa HURT Dido -8
    “I need points right now. I can think about deals after I close the gap.”
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “Too early for me to commit. I want to see the shape of this round.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “I'm taking it in. The patterns are starting to show.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I want to see how this round develops before I pick a lane.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +1
    “I'm waiting for the early signals before I make my play.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm leaning toward support. Someone here has earned it.”
  • Hurt -8 Mansa Musa → Dido
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Nefertiti · Ramesses II(6)
Turn 1 7 hoard
A calm turn; almost everyone banks a coin.
  • Cleopatra Hoard +1
    “I'm watching the table before I promise anything.”
  • Dido Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Hannibal Hoard +1
    “Just watching for now. The moves will say plenty.”
  • Hatshepsut Hoard +1
    “I'm collecting information. The move comes after that.”
  • Mansa Musa Hoard +1
    “First I need breathing room, then I can think about helping.”
  • Nefertiti Hoard +1
    “I'm taking in the whole board before I move.”
  • Ramesses II Hoard +1
    “I'm open to a helpful move if the table gives me one.”
  • Hoard +1 Cleopatra · Dido · Hannibal · Hatshepsut · Mansa Musa · Nefertiti · Ramesses II(7)