Roshambo on UB

mrticsay · #1 (**permalink**) 04-25-2007, 06:03 PM

Roshambo - We've gathered the rocks. We’ve sharpened the scissors. And we've knocked down thousands of virtual forests to produce reams and reams of paper.

Roshambo – or Rock, Paper, Scissors as it’s commonly known - has arrived at
UltimateBet.

Click here http://play.ultimatebet.com/_act/link.php?mId=A5872424125518&tId=16035 to learn more.

Anyone up for a Thursday sidegame? Maybe MNP could be dedicated to this one week. Maybe we need a strategy thread!

yeltzen · #2 (**permalink**) 04-25-2007, 06:07 PM

What in the blue hell...

BrettButter · #3 (**permalink**) 04-25-2007, 06:12 PM

Damn, I guess I don't need this anymore..

Yes, I actually bought this. Call it a conversation piece

abby99 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-25-2007, 06:12 PM

I got an email about this today from UB. Haven't checked it out yet (still at work).

Re strategy, Annie Duke used the digits in a serial number on a dollar bill as sort of an RNG. She went fairly deep in the match, if I recall correctly.

What's next at UB. Casino War?

tmpa2001 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-25-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BrettButter

Damn, I guess I don't need this anymore..

Yes, I actually bought this. Call it a conversation piece

link to purchase online?

Big Mike · #6 (**permalink**) 04-25-2007, 07:39 PM

RPS on UB - awesome!!!
I am ready to crush this game - I already own and have studied the official strategy guide!!!
http://www.amazon.ca/Official-Paper-...7544316&sr=8-1
and there's only one left in stock, better hurry all

.

It will be a good way to practice for the World Championships in Toronto!

yeltzen · #7 (**permalink**) 04-25-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Mike

RPS on UB - awesome!!!
I am ready to crush this game - I already own and have studied the official strategy guide!!!
http://www.amazon.ca/Official-Paper-...7544316&sr=8-1
and there's only one left in stock, better hurry all

.

It will be a good way to practice for the World Championships in Toronto!

My favorite quote from the book:

"Should a player open with Paper, rest assured that a counter of Scissors will cut it down to size."

WOW! Incredible! You can't find that information just anywhere! Thank goodness there's a strategy book!

yeltzen · #8 (**permalink**) 04-25-2007, 08:03 PM

Let's talk about Gambits... 3 consecutive, planned moves.

"The Avalanche"
Rock - Rock - Rock

"A subtle, yet aggressive gambit. It was the first of the triple gambits developed in the early 1890s. The Avalanche is a relentless and devastating maneuver; executing it requires bravado bordering on recklessness."

Yes, someone had to DEVELOP the strategy of using rock three times in a row. It's extremely difficult to execute, mostly because you may develop arthritis keeping your hand in a clenched fist that long.

Big Mike · #9 (**permalink**) 04-25-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by yeltzen

Yes, someone had to DEVELOP the strategy of using rock three times in a row. It's extremely difficult to execute, mostly because you may develop arthritis keeping your hand in a clenched fist that long.

Do I detect a hint of sarcasm?! Me and you - HEADS UP ROSHAMBO RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BrettButter · #10 (**permalink**) 04-25-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tmpa2001

link to purchase online?

I bought it at a Big Lots for $6.99. They had at least 20 of them about six months ago. They're down to about 15, and they're still in the exact same spot by the toys/games.