Re: [pbmserv-dev] quoridor 4 player?

["David GLAUDE PBEM" <dglaude@gmx.net>]

> But the main point is, I think it just wouldn't be worth it (unless you
> think of it as a programming challenge. You perverts. ;) The thing is,
> Quoridor just doesn't work well as a four player game. It is intrinsically
a
> two player game. The rules included for more players in the game clearly
> look like an afterthought, like an "extra", if you wish. The game with
four
> tends to be confusing, chaotic (you depend too much on what the others are
> doing with their fences) and, above all, shows a terrible case of
> kingmaking.
>
> Yes, kingmaking. That's when you reach a state in a game in which you know
> you can't win, but still can determine with your moves who of the other
> players will win. A very undesirable feature in any game, and it doesn't
> take a genius to figure out why it is such a problem in this game (will I
> use my remaining fence to prevent this or that player from winning?).
>
> In short: I think Quoridor x 4 sucks. And I won't be wasting my time in it
> while I could be doing more productive stuff, like coding other games, or
> scratching my navel. :)

I have played Quoridor x 4 a few time...
And yes there is that "kingmaking" effect.
But it was easy to solve.
When played at 4 player, you have two team.
Each player of a team play on one side.
The first of a team to reach the other side win for the team.
One team take North and South, the other team take East and West.
(at least that's the way we were playing)

Is it still a 4 players games when played in team???

David GLAUDE