… when you can see a bingo on your rack, but you can't find anywhere to play it?
Do you ever pass a turn and in the hope that you'll be able to play it next time round?
I would move on and play something else. Passing a turn in hopes to do that is not sportsman like in my opinion.
yes. It worked out extremely well the first time I did it, and not the second. Just in a wontgo sit at the moment but my opponent is sneaky (you know who you are, lol) so haven't played it and gone for a lower score.
When Tracey and I play, we kind of have a mutual agreement that we can pass turns if we need, but it seldom yields a result. I wouldn't do it against other people though because I know they might not like it. I once played someone who passed several turns and when I asked him he said he was holding out for a bingo……needless to say I immediately 'closed' the board down so he couldn't hook it and he lost!
If you're in agreement with somebody else, then it's ok. I regularly play someone who does this often also, and I'm ok with it too. But like Lyn stated, it seldom yields a result.
I myself just would never feel comfortable doing it, because I feel a turn should only be passed when you can't make a move.
Be honest Lyn, when one of us passes the other closes the board if possible. It is an acceptable practise to try though. I will pass for up to two turns, if the loss of that is justified by the gain of the bingo.
I did have someone say' Huh' in the chat box and then go on to get rather snotty about it when I did place it. Ah well, sore loser.
Hmm, I would say it's more a tactical manoever rather than unsporting, personally. If, on the other hand you tell the other person what you're doing – see Lyn's post – that's just daft and you're asking for a thorough thrashing, imho.
OOOh Vicky, you have misunderstood. Lyn and I never tell each other, we just know each other well enough by now(constantly have a game on the go and both serious addicts) that we are now predictable to each other.
No, sorry. Reply was referring to the first posts!
I see what you were saying….that the guy was a bit daft for telling me his tactics and shot himself in the foot! Don't worry about Tracey misunderstanding you, it's the gin!
I generally cry if I see a bingo in my rack and can't place it (they're just so infrequent for me). Have never passed a turn, but taken a lower scoring word. Scrabble is such a bitch at times.
I will pass if I have a Bingo with an S on my rack.
I will also pass on my first go if I only need an E to form a Bingo as there is a reasinable chance my oppo will play an E first go.
It pretty much depends on the board. It it's a tight board, then there is no sense in passing the turn. If you have hopes the board might change enough to allow you to make the play, then it could make sense. Depends on the letters, too. Sometimes you can play one or two (like when you have a blank) and know that you still have an excellent chance of having a bingo next time.
So .. in summation .. it depends. Wasn't that helpful
All's fair in Love and Scrabulous.
I'm in a situation at the moment where I've told my opponent I've got a great word to play and she tells me she's rooting for me to find somewhere to play it!
That's good Simon. How much score if you manage to place.
Note to Andy —– will never lay down an 'E' again!
Haha, Lynne, I was thinking the same thing.
I'm only playing him cos I thought he was having a few beers…. Damn man is playing a tight little game….. I know he's leading up to a bingo cos he's working his way over to the TWS!
Vicky specifically said 'see Lyns post', the post you talk about how we play each other!
If I had to rely on gin to get me *tired and emotional* then I would stay clear headed and sensible at all times, I can't stand the stuff!
Scrumpy(as discussed in St. Georges Day thread(well worth a look)) or white wine,preferably dry, or vodka.
It's not a great score – just a great word!
Thanks for that Lori.
I'd like to employ you as my official Scrabble strategist.
I was messing about with letters on the board instead of my rack the other day, and hit play expecting the red box, but it played ANISOLE. I was so chuffed. Some term for methybenzene or something.
Course I immediately felt that the other person might think I was cheating…it was that damned good lol
Nick x
Arggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh, I was referring to the bloke being a pillock and shooting himself in the foot.
You wouldn't be able to afford me :>)
I think it was against me Nick…and I would never suspect or accuse you of cheating…(up for another btw?)
The same post where I talked about the guy who told me his tactics!
ANISOLE….isn't that the stuff they put on piles
Ok Ok, doing 20 things at once, as usual, so not concentrating enough. I see now that you had also talked about some idiot telling you that he was trying to place a bingo. We never tell each other but always know!
No…that it is success story of a name that is ANUSOL rofl.
It makes me laugh every time I see it. As used on URANUS
Nick x
I've started one…you start hon.
Nick x
PS though I'm running things down to the weekend as I'm working away next week.
Why not? Do you overcharge?
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