Topic: The ∑ Number Game - Week 5/9 to 5/16 BTC Pot: 10 BTC [Closed] - page 2. (Read 4009 times)

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hmm... Interesting. In the first case, second (if only 2 people are allowed). Restricting the amount of players the ideal is to be the last player.

However, without such restriction, the strategies employed can become moot with every new player. And once all the slots are filled, it becomes a simple number of combinations and odds game.

To ask another question: If you knew all the slots would be purchased, what number would you choose then?

Nah... I think it is fun. It might not go over here and that is fine. I do expect a rush at the end now after all it is $50

The fun thing will be there should be a rush at the end, but if there are a lot of purchases at the end then the earlier you bid the better, it's CRAZY. That is why I like it.

I have thought of purchasing a slot myself but can't ethically do it, since I am running it here. If there was no pot, it wouldn't matter if I purchased a slot.

I've thought a lot about how to play this and I just can't.

I can't say for sure that not playing is the right move (with the money added I'll try to watch and get the only move in right at the end though!), but think about this:

Same game, only 2 players allowed 1 move each. Do you want to go first or second? Same game 3 players allowed 1 move each, do you want to go first, second or third? I don't think uncertainty about the number of moves changes the badness of going early, at least not much.

note to self, review game rules as requested.

Always happy to see more games available.

The ∑ Number Game - Week 5/9 to 5/16

Please Read all. If any questions, feel free to ask.


Slot Price: 0.5 BTC sent to:  1LG9NweYZkmfaKW6XyLcB3uLhqR73WMCmv

The Winning ∑ =:  ( The Winning Sum Will be Put Here on Wednesday 16/May/2012 )


The Primer:

   This game, depending on the number of entries, combines straight up odds with strategy. The winner is chosen by an indisputable method. The ∑ of the PowerBall numbers on Wednesdays. e.g. If the PowerBall numbers are 13, 40, 05, 50, 03, 35, then the sum of the numbers would be equal to: 146.

The person that choses that number would win. If no one chose that number, then the next closest but lower number would win. The 'Strategy' would come into play if all the possible slots are not sold out. e.g. If 100 to 145 has not been chosen, then purchasing slot 100 would cover all slots from 100 to 145 unless someone else chooses one of those slots. So, given those rules, the very first slot chosen should be 16. Because if no one else picks a slot above that number, that person would win by default.



The Rules:


Pick a Number from 16 to 350. Multiple slots can be purchased.

Make a post with your chosen number(s) and the amount required to the above BTC address and the return BTC address in case you win and/or a refund is warranted. e.g. Choose numbers 69, 150, 222 and pay 0.5 BTC • 3 = 1.5 BTC
Please include the txn number if possible in the post.

If two posts are made with the same numbers and payments have been received, the first post will get the slot. The second poster will be able to pick a new slot of their choosing.

If by chance No one has the winning number and their is no next closest number, the funds will be carried over to the next weeks game. e.g. Slots 50 to 100 are purchased but the sum of the numbers are 40. Since no one has chosen 40 or any slots below it, the funds will be carried over.

A pot of 10 BTC is set aside for the winner. So the minimum amount to win is 10 BTC.

All entries must be in before Tuesday at 23:59 UTC.  Any Late Entries will be refunded.


The Payouts:

The Winner will receive 90% of the amount received.

The last 10% will go into the BTC_Challenge fund. This fund is to give out BTC to winners of a BTC_Challenge. The purpose of this fund is to spread the use of BTC while allowing new comers a chance at receiving BTC and have a little fun.

The Winner will be chosen within 1 hour after the Drawing on 16 May 2012 and payouts will commence.


The below section will be updated at least once per day.
                                             


If this game becomes popular, games will be held once a week. Possibly a more formal system would be incorporated. The funds received by operators will be used in methods that contribute to the Bitcoin Community and shall be stated in that week's game.