Rock Paper Scissors Gambit

Lin Yu knew very well that gaining "dominance" was a very important thing when in an unfamiliar environment.

Pulled into an unfamiliar dream, he, as a "guest," was undoubtedly passive.

But just now, Lin Yu finally found an opportunity to regain control.

The Ghost-faced Man advisor clearly understood Lin Yu's intentions.

Looking at the golden rock -Rock Paper Scissors Card that Lin Yu had placed on the table, the Ghost-faced Man silently picked up a card.

The two took turns drawing cards until they each had three cards in their hands, and then each drew three more Support Card.

At this moment, the Ghost-faced Man spoke again.

"Dear guest, let's decide the order of serving."

Lin Yu raised an eyebrow upon hearing the Ghost-faced Man's words.

Is there a first/second move option in rock-paper-scissors?

The Ghost-faced Man nodded. "Of course... Although there's no first move order when using the ' Rock Paper Scissors Card, there are Support Card."

"Putting your Rock Paper Scissors Card face down on the table is considered deciding where to play your card."

"After both players have played their cards, we need to reveal the cards simultaneously—if one player 'plays a card' and the other player has not 'played a card,' neither player may use 'Support Card.'"

"Therefore, we also need to decide whether to use Support Card after each card is flipped and before each card is played."

"Therefore, who decides first whether to use Support Card in each round is the so-called go-first-go-second order."

Lin Yu nodded. "I understand. Since you asked... then I'll make the first move."

He then examined his hand.

The three golden Rock Paper Scissors Card represent rock, rock, and scissors.

This is a good start, because "cloth" is scarce, so having more "stones" is a good thing for Lin Yu.

The three silver Support Card are "Eye", "Eye", and "Left Hand".

Lin Yu pursed his lips.

Having both eyes in one's own hands means that the Ghost-faced Man doesn't have any eyes.

The Support Card he has can only be one of the remaining four types.

With this in mind, Lin Yu made a plan.

He showed off a silver card called "Eye".

"This round, I choose to use a Support Card."

As Lin Yu spoke, he tossed the "eyes" onto the table.

The Ghost-faced Man was surprised. "That's a very aggressive playstyle, starting with Support Card right from the beginning."

Lin Yu ignored him and simply drew two cards from the four cards that had not yet been drawn.

He saw "cloth" and "stone".

Lin Yu's mind raced with calculations.

"None of the three stones are in his hand; in other words, he can only have one stone at most..."

"Moreover, another piece of cloth appeared, and he only had one piece of cloth in his hand at most."

Therefore, there are currently four possible card combinations he has.

"Scenario 1: One rock, one paper, and one scissors."

"Scenario 2: One rock, two scissors."

"Scenario 3: One piece of cloth, two pieces of scissors."

"There's also an extreme scenario: three scissors—this is the best outcome, and I can win outright."

"And if it's scenario two or three, the worst outcome for me in this round is one win, one draw, and one loss... it's impossible for me to lose outright."

"But if it's scenario one, I have a lot more to consider—I could very well lose outright."

"Of course... this is just the most basic situation at present."

"To get more information, we need to see what cards he used."

As Lin Yu was pondering, he heard the Ghost-faced Man speak calmly.

"I will not use any Support Card this round."

At the same time, he directly pulled out a gold card and placed it face down on the table.

Lin Yu let out a sigh of relief.

What could this card be?

Choose between scissors or rock?

Although Lin Yu had learned most of the information on the field, he was still finding it difficult to make a decision.

The reason is simple... the opponent didn't use Support Card.

If we consider the Ghost-faced Man as using the best "game theory strategy," he definitely didn't get three scissors—because that's an extreme case where he could only win if his opponent got two paper.

Unless he's unlucky enough to end up with Support Card that doesn't have "left hand" and "Right Hand" options, he should use it immediately!

So...

After thinking for a moment, Lin Yu placed a stone face down on the table.

"It seems you've made up your mind, so... let's reveal the cards."

With that, the Ghost-faced Man calmly flipped over the card.

Upon hearing his words, Lin Yu simultaneously flipped over his card, and then...

Both players' cards feature a "stone".

The Ghost-faced Man raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Oh, it seems to be... a draw."

Lin Yu also let out a sigh of relief.

Having a stone in hand certainly doesn't fit situations three or four.

Therefore, the other party may have two scissors left, or one scissors and one paper.

In the first round, with the score tied at "Stone," Lin Yu suddenly discovered...

In the duel with the remaining two cards, I unexpectedly gained a significant advantage.

If your opponent only has two "scissors" left, you will definitely win.

If the opponent has only one scissors and one paper left... you can at least draw, and even have a 50% chance of winning.

But after thinking it over, Lin Yu decided to play it safe.

"I choose to use the Support Card 'Left Hand'."

Lin Yu drew a Support Card and displayed it on the table.

The Ghost-faced Man made a "please" gesture.

Since Lin Yu had already looked at two of the cards, and didn't rearrange their order after putting them back—and the Ghost-faced Man didn't object, it naturally meant that this was in accordance with the Rule.

Therefore, Lin Yu naturally drew one of the two cards he hadn't seen before.

Then...

He pulled out another "scissors" tile.

Lin Yu let out a sigh of relief.

"As long as my opponent doesn't use cards, I'm guaranteed to win."

Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

From the moment he chose to use the "Support Card"... he was almost guaranteed to win the Game.

If you draw "paper" again, it means the other player doesn't have "paper".

And if you draw "scissors"...

Lin Yu can then discard the "rock," leaving him with two pairs of scissors.

So what Lin Yu needs to think about now is, what if the opponent uses a "left-hand" or "Right Hand" card to switch cards again?

Therefore, after some thought, Lin Yu came up with another method.

He deliberately pursed his lips, then discarded a "scissors" card.

Then, Lin Yu looked at the Ghost-faced Man sitting across the table.

"So, do you want to use cards?"

The Ghost-faced Man looked at Lin Yu and shook his head again.

No, I don't use cards.

Then, he placed a gold card face down on the table.

A smile appeared on Lin Yu's face.

"Ha, I've been tricked."

Then, he placed a pair of scissors face down on the table.

Then...

Both players flipped over their cards.

Lin Yu's "scissors" met the Ghost-faced Man's "cloth".

This round...

Lin Yu wins!