Gamehelpchimera - Revision history

Underdog1890 at 19:25, 26 February 2024

2024-02-26T19:25:56Z

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	== The Bid ==		== The Bid ==
	First, players will ~~bid~~ points to be the Chimera		First, players will take turns bidding points to be the Chimera

	~~You~~ may bid 20, 30, or 40 points, ~~however, you~~ must exceed the current highest bidder		On your turn in a three player game, you may Pass or bid 20, 30, or 40 points. If other players have already bid this round, your bid must exceed the current highest bidder.

	~~You may pass and~~, ~~as long as no one else passes~~, ~~you may bid when it comes back to you~~		To prevent infinite bidding, 40 is the highest legal bid. If a player bids 40, the bidding automatically ends and that player becomes the Chimera.

	Consecutive passes end the bid phase and the current highest bidder becomes the Chimera		Consecutive passes end the bid phase and the current highest bidder becomes the Chimera

			Once you pass, you are allowed to bid when its your turn again as long as the bid phase hasn't ended (i.e. No player bid 40 and there was not consecutive passes).

	Every round must have a Chimera. To prevent 'no bids', if everyone passes then the first player who passed automatically becomes the Chimera with a bid of 20.		Every round must have a Chimera. To prevent 'no bids', if everyone passes then the first player who passed automatically becomes the Chimera with a bid of 20.

	~~To prevent infinite bidding, any player who bids 40 automatically becomes the Chimera and the bidding ends for that round.~~		The two players who do not win the bid for Chimera are known as Hunters

	~~Those~~ who do not win the bid for Chimera are known as Hunters


	== Partnerships ==		== Partnerships ==
	The two Hunters play as a partnership against the Chimera, the Chimera fails to make their bid ~~when either of the Hunters play their last card~~.		The two Hunters play as a partnership against the Chimera. If either Hunter plays their last card, the hand ends and the Chimera fails to make their bid.

	The Chimera begins the round by drawing 3 cards to their hand		The Chimera begins the round by drawing 3 cards to their hand

	The two Hunters now ~~pass~~ cards ~~based on~~ the winning bid; no pass ~~on a 20~~ Chimera bid, 1 card ~~passed on a 30~~ Chimera bid, ~~and~~ 2 cards ~~passed on a 40 Chimera bid~~.		The two Hunters now exchange a number of cards determined by the value of the winning bid: 20 Chimera bid, no pass; 30 Chimera bid, pass 1 card; and 40 Chimera bid, pass 2 cards.


	== Turn ==		== Turn ==
	The Chimera leads the trick		The Chimera leads the trick with any legal combination

	Subsequent players have to play higher and in the same combination i.e. higher singles or higher pairs and so on		Subsequent players have to play higher and in the same combination i.e. higher singles or higher pairs and so on
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	The Trap is Four of a Kind		The Trap is Four of a Kind

	~~Players may~~ pass ~~and~~, ~~as long as the trick is still going, may re-enter when it comes back to them~~		You are allowed to pass anytime, whether or not you have legal combinations in your hand

	~~Players are not forced to play even if they can do~~		As long as the trick is still going, you may re-enter a trick with a legal combination after previously passing

	When all players pass, the last player who played to the trick wins the cards into their Treasure pile		When all players pass, the last player who played to the trick wins the cards into their Treasure pile
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	== End of Hand ==		== End of Hand ==
	The hand ends when ~~one~~ player empties their hand		The hand ends when any player empties their hand

	Any cards still in players hands are ignored		Any cards still in players hands are ignored

Underdog1890 at 18:50, 26 February 2024

2024-02-26T18:50:28Z

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	Consecutive passes end the bid phase and the current highest bidder becomes the Chimera		Consecutive passes end the bid phase and the current highest bidder becomes the Chimera

	To prevent ~~unlimited bids or~~ no bids, if everyone passes then the first player ~~to pass~~ automatically ~~makes~~ the ~~only~~ bid ~~with~~ 20 ~~and becomes the Chimera~~. ~~If everyone keeps~~ bidding, ~~the first~~ player who bids 40 becomes the Chimera and ends ~~bidding~~.		Every round must have a Chimera. To prevent 'no bids', if everyone passes then the first player who passed automatically becomes the Chimera with a bid of 20.

			To prevent infinite bidding, any player who bids 40 automatically becomes the Chimera and the bidding ends for that round.

	Those who do not win the bid for Chimera are known as Hunters		Those who do not win the bid for Chimera are known as Hunters
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	== Partnerships ==		== Partnerships ==
	The two Hunters ~~are partners and now pass cards based on~~ the ~~winning bid~~, ~~no pass on a 20~~ Chimera bid~~, 1~~ card ~~on a 30~~ Chimera ~~bid, and 2~~ cards ~~swapped on a 40 Chimera bid.~~		The two Hunters play as a partnership against the Chimera, the Chimera fails to make their bid when either of the Hunters play their last card.

			The Chimera begins the round by drawing 3 cards to their hand

	The Chimera is a ~~lone partnership~~, and ~~draws 3~~ cards ~~to their hand~~		The two Hunters now pass cards based on the winning bid; no pass on a 20 Chimera bid, 1 card passed on a 30 Chimera bid, and 2 cards passed on a 40 Chimera bid.

Underdog1890 at 22:20, 23 February 2024

2024-02-23T22:20:59Z

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	* Four of a kind with attached pair (does not have to be consecutive, not a trap / bomb)		* Four of a kind with attached pair (does not have to be consecutive, not a trap / bomb)
	* Chimera Flight: Chimera + Pi Ya (highest trap / bomb)		* Chimera Flight: Chimera + Pi Ya (highest trap / bomb)


	== End of Hand ==		== End of Hand ==

Underdog1890: /* The Bid */

2024-02-23T22:19:52Z

The Bid

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	== The Bid ==		== The Bid ==
	First players will bid to be the Chimera		First, players will bid points to be the Chimera

	You may pass and, as long as no one else passes, you ~~can~~ bid ~~again~~ when it comes back to you		You may bid 20, 30, or 40 points, however, you must exceed the current highest bidder

			You may pass and, as long as no one else passes, you may bid when it comes back to you

	Consecutive passes end the bid phase and the current highest bidder becomes the Chimera		Consecutive passes end the bid phase and the current highest bidder becomes the Chimera
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	== Partnerships ==		== Partnerships ==
	The two Hunters are partners and now pass cards ~~equal to~~ the bid, no pass on a 20 Chimera, 1 card on a 30 Chimera, and 2 cards swapped on a 40 Chimera		The two Hunters are partners and now pass cards based on the winning bid, no pass on a 20 Chimera bid, 1 card on a 30 Chimera bid, and 2 cards swapped on a 40 Chimera bid.

	The Chimera is a lone partnership, and draws 3 cards to their hand		The Chimera is a lone partnership, and draws 3 cards to their hand

Underdog1890: /* Legal Combinations to Lead With in 3-Player Games */

2024-02-23T19:34:38Z

Legal Combinations to Lead With in 3-Player Games

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	== Legal Combinations to Lead With in 3 Player Games ==		== Legal Combinations to Lead With in 3-Player Games ==
	* Single Card		* Single Card
	* Pair		* Pair
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	* Four of a kind with attached pair (does not have to be consecutive, not a trap / bomb)		* Four of a kind with attached pair (does not have to be consecutive, not a trap / bomb)
	* Chimera Flight: Chimera + Pi Ya (highest trap / bomb)		* Chimera Flight: Chimera + Pi Ya (highest trap / bomb)


	== End of Hand ==		== End of Hand ==

Underdog1890 at 19:33, 23 February 2024

2024-02-23T19:33:11Z

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	=== Overview ===		== Overview ==
	Be the first to discard your entire hand		Be the first to discard your entire hand


	=== The Bid ===		== The Bid ==
	First players will bid to be the Chimera		First players will bid to be the Chimera

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	=== Partnerships ===		== Partnerships ==
	The two Hunters are partners and now pass cards equal to the bid, no pass on a 20 Chimera, 1 card on a 30 Chimera, and 2 cards swapped on a 40 Chimera		The two Hunters are partners and now pass cards equal to the bid, no pass on a 20 Chimera, 1 card on a 30 Chimera, and 2 cards swapped on a 40 Chimera

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	=== Turn ===		== Turn ==
	The Chimera leads the trick		The Chimera leads the trick

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	=== Legal Combinations to Lead With in 3 Player Games ===		== Legal Combinations to Lead With in 3 Player Games ==
	* Single Card		* Single Card
	* Pair		* Pair
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	=== End of Hand ===		== End of Hand ==
	The hand ends when one player empties their hand		The hand ends when one player empties their hand

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	=== End of Game ===		== End of Game ==
	The game ends when a player passes 400 points, the player with the most points wins. If there is a tie, play additional rounds until the tie is broken.		The game ends when a player passes 400 points, the player with the most points wins. If there is a tie, play additional rounds until the tie is broken.

	If players wish, this limit can be changed to 300 or 500 for a short or long game respectively.		If players wish, this limit can be changed to 300 or 500 for a short or long game respectively.

Underdog1890 at 19:25, 23 February 2024

2024-02-23T19:25:37Z

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	=== Overview ===		=== Overview ===
	Be the first to discard your entire hand		Be the first to discard your entire hand


	=== The Bid ===		=== The Bid ===
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	Those who do not win the bid for Chimera are known as Hunters		Those who do not win the bid for Chimera are known as Hunters


	=== Partnerships ===		=== Partnerships ===
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	The Chimera is a lone partnership, and draws 3 cards to their hand		The Chimera is a lone partnership, and draws 3 cards to their hand


	=== Turn ===		=== Turn ===
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	When all players pass, the last player who played to the trick wins the cards into their Treasure pile		When all players pass, the last player who played to the trick wins the cards into their Treasure pile


	=== Legal Combinations to Lead With in 3 Player Games ===		=== Legal Combinations to Lead With in 3 Player Games ===
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	* Four of a kind with attached pair (does not have to be consecutive, not a trap / bomb)		* Four of a kind with attached pair (does not have to be consecutive, not a trap / bomb)
	* Chimera Flight: Chimera + Pi Ya (highest trap / bomb)		* Chimera Flight: Chimera + Pi Ya (highest trap / bomb)


	=== End of Hand ===		=== End of Hand ===
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	After which, check to see if the game ends, otherwise start a new round of bidding		After which, check to see if the game ends, otherwise start a new round of bidding


	=== End of Game ===		=== End of Game ===

Underdog1890 at 19:19, 23 February 2024

2024-02-23T19:19:02Z

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	===Overview===		=== Overview ===

	Be the first to discard your entire hand		Be the first to discard your entire hand
	~~===The Bid===~~

			=== The Bid ===
	First players will bid to be the Chimera		First players will bid to be the Chimera

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	Those who do not win the bid for Chimera are known as Hunters		Those who do not win the bid for Chimera are known as Hunters

			=== Partnerships ===
	===Partnerships===

	The two Hunters are partners and now pass cards equal to the bid, no pass on a 20 Chimera, 1 card on a 30 Chimera, and 2 cards swapped on a 40 Chimera		The two Hunters are partners and now pass cards equal to the bid, no pass on a 20 Chimera, 1 card on a 30 Chimera, and 2 cards swapped on a 40 Chimera

	The Chimera is a lone partnership, and draws 3 cards to their hand		The Chimera is a lone partnership, and draws 3 cards to their hand

	===Turn===		=== Turn ===

	The Chimera leads the trick		The Chimera leads the trick

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	When all players pass, the last player who played to the trick wins the cards into their Treasure pile		When all players pass, the last player who played to the trick wins the cards into their Treasure pile

	~~<br />~~
	=== Legal Combinations to Lead With in 3 Player Games ===		=== Legal Combinations to Lead With in 3 Player Games ===
			* Single Card
	* Single ~~card~~
	* Pair		* Pair
	* Sequence of consecutive pairs (hunters can't be used)		* Sequence of consecutive pairs (hunters can't be used)
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	* Chimera Flight: Chimera + Pi Ya (highest trap / bomb)		* Chimera Flight: Chimera + Pi Ya (highest trap / bomb)

			=== End of Hand ===
	===End of Hand===

	The hand ends when one player empties their hand		The hand ends when one player empties their hand

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	After which, check to see if the game ends, otherwise start a new round of bidding		After which, check to see if the game ends, otherwise start a new round of bidding

			=== End of Game ===
	===End of Game===

	The game ends when a player passes 400 points, the player with the most points wins. If there is a tie, play additional rounds until the tie is broken.		The game ends when a player passes 400 points, the player with the most points wins. If there is a tie, play additional rounds until the tie is broken.

	If players wish, this limit can be changed to 300 or 500 for a short or long game respectively.		If players wish, this limit can be changed to 300 or 500 for a short or long game respectively.

Underdog1890 at 19:15, 23 February 2024

2024-02-23T19:15:54Z

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	Be the first to discard your entire hand		Be the first to discard your entire hand

	===The Bid===		===The Bid===

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	Those who do not win the bid for Chimera are known as Hunters		Those who do not win the bid for Chimera are known as Hunters


	===Partnerships===		===Partnerships===
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	When all players pass, the last player who played to the trick wins the cards into their Treasure pile		When all players pass, the last player who played to the trick wins the cards into their Treasure pile

			<br />
	=== Legal Combinations to Lead With in 3 Player Games ===		=== Legal Combinations to Lead With in 3 Player Games ===

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	* Four of a kind with attached pair (does not have to be consecutive, not a trap / bomb)		* Four of a kind with attached pair (does not have to be consecutive, not a trap / bomb)
	* Chimera Flight: Chimera + Pi Ya (highest trap / bomb)		* Chimera Flight: Chimera + Pi Ya (highest trap / bomb)


	===End of Hand===		===End of Hand===

TumbleSteak: Added some minor clarifications to legal combinations

2024-01-19T13:16:20Z

Added some minor clarifications to legal combinations

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	* Single card		* Single card
	* Pair		* Pair
	* Sequence of consecutive pairs		* Sequence of consecutive pairs (hunters can't be used)
	* Sequence of consecutive triples		* Sequence of consecutive triples (hunters can't be used)
	* Triples with an attached single (does not have to be consecutive)		* Triples with an attached single (does not have to be consecutive)
	* Triples with an attached pair (does not have to be consecutive)		* Triples with an attached pair (does not have to be consecutive)
	* Sequence of triples with an attached single (does not have to be consecutive)		* Sequence of consecutive triples with an attached single (does not have to be consecutive)
	* Sequence of triples with an attached pair (does not have to be consecutive)		* Sequence of consecutive triples with an attached pair (does not have to be consecutive)
	* Sequence / run of 5 or more consecutive cards (of any suit)		* Sequence / run of 5 or more consecutive cards (of any suit)
	* Four of a kind (trap / bomb)		* Four of a kind (trap / bomb)