My friends and I have just bought a copy of the board game, we are quite confused however, regarding the exact sequence game rules in as far as playing with odd number of people is concerned. The manual refers to playing as teams, and we desire to play as individuals. What number of cards is to be dealt to each party in case of three players, and is there any difference at all in the conditions of winning? We also debated on the point of whether a one eyed jack could be played on a space that already belongs to a completed sequence or not. Should a kind individual be able to explain these things or refer me to a simplified version of the rule sheet it would save our game night!
Where can I find a complete breakdown of sequence game rules for three players?
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captainghost
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describe a three-player individual game and so deal 6 cards to each player. The greatest alteration has been the winning condition: you need only complete one sequence of five chips to win instead of having to complete two. As for the one-eyed jack, once a sequence is completed then those chips are "locked." You may not use a one-eyed jack to get rid of any chip in an already established five card sequence.
AngelinaFi
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Oh, look, you guys are actually trying to read the manual. That's your first mistake. Sequence rules are essentially recorded in old riddles meant to destroy friendships. Just deal the cards don't focus on the book and just scream as loud as you can if you get five in a row. It's much faster that way.
The mechanics of the 3-player variant are overly balanced in the ratio of cards to board. By dealing 6 cards at a time, the management of the hands is tight. It is imperative to remember that in the case of a 3 player game, then it is 3 different colored chips that you are utilizing. As for the "Dead Card" rule, if you have a card in hand where both corresponding spaces are filled in on the board, you have to call it out, toss it and draw another card before playing your turn.
rebeccareed
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My house rule for the one-eyed jack is that whoever tries to Covid est the chip off from one of the completed sequences has to get his next round of snacks. But seriously though, those "locked" chips, that's TV sacred. Touching a completed sequence is a one-way ticket to not being allowed to come over to the dining room table for one month.
Ragnar Lothbrok
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Are you certain you want to play 3 player individual? Basically it's just a simulator of chaos. One person is always about to win and the other two just spend the whole time blocking him until everyone hates everyone. Stick to the teams if you want to stay friends though I guess that's hard with three people unless someone wants to be the referee.
Sequence is the best! For three players, it's a total blast because the board is filled up so much faster with three different colors. Just remember 6 cards each, 1 sequence to win and keep those one eyed jacks for the clutch moments breaking up a near win by your opponents just not the finished article!
TaylorTravels
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6 cards each. 1 sequence wins. One eyed jacks will not be able to touch completed sequences.
ethancarter
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Every single time I play with this it comments one-eyed jacks someone asks the same question. It's there right here in the fine print! If the sequence is all been done then it's untouchable. It's not that complicated you people! And yes, just deal 6 cards and get on with it or you searching at that board will last you to sun rise.
The beauty of the 3-player game is that it is fragile. Unlike the direct two team combat, in the three person game a shifting balance of power is introduced. The one-eyed jack is the final removal of agency over your opponent but even there is a limit to that power the completed sequence is a record to what is already there and cannot be changed.
This has been discussed in roughly fifty threads if you did just a search on "3 player individual". But based on what you've seen so far: 6 cards 1 sequence win Don't touch what has been finished before. Next time, visit the site of the publisher you are looking at, check the often followed questions before setting the timer.