Balderdash - Phase II! Have Fun!
I'm going to set up a new thread for our next round, just so we have an updated players list and so new players don't feel initimidated by searching through 15 pages. Have fun!
To sign up to play, just copy and paste the player list below and once we reach 7 or more, we'll get started!
Instructions:
OBJECT OF THE GAME
1. To invent a phony definition for each word in play that could be mistaken by the other players as the correct definition.
2. To identify and choose the correct definition for each word in play.
PLAYING THE GAME
1) Whoever's turn it is chooses an obscure, unique, or interesting English word and posts it. Good sources are the Grandiloquent Dictionary or any Google search for "unique words"...that sort of thing. Please do not look up the word. It's crucial that no one knows the definition!
IF YOU KNOW THE WORD, please post in the thread immediately and the Turn Person will then choose another word. It's important to do this quickly so that others don't waste time thinking up a definition.
2) Everyone submits a made-up definition for the word by private messaging the person who chose it.
3)After everyone has had a chance to submit defs, the turn person posts the real definition along with the fake ones in a list.
4) Each player private messages their vote to the turn person. You're trying to guess which definition is the correct one for that word.
5) Once all votes are in, we are told the correct one and the turn person posts all the scores for that round!
SCORING RULES
1. One point is given to each player for every vote (or guess) his phony definition receives.
2. Two points are awarded to each player who chooses the true BALDERDASH meaning.
3. Three points are given to the Turn Person only if none of the players choose the true BALDERDASH (R) meaning.
We'll play until the first person reaches 25 (or 50) points! However long we feel like!!
Weee, let's have some fun!
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
To sign up to play, just copy and paste the player list below and once we reach 7 or more, we'll get started!
Instructions:
OBJECT OF THE GAME
1. To invent a phony definition for each word in play that could be mistaken by the other players as the correct definition.
2. To identify and choose the correct definition for each word in play.
PLAYING THE GAME
1) Whoever's turn it is chooses an obscure, unique, or interesting English word and posts it. Good sources are the Grandiloquent Dictionary or any Google search for "unique words"...that sort of thing. Please do not look up the word. It's crucial that no one knows the definition!
IF YOU KNOW THE WORD, please post in the thread immediately and the Turn Person will then choose another word. It's important to do this quickly so that others don't waste time thinking up a definition.
2) Everyone submits a made-up definition for the word by private messaging the person who chose it.
3)After everyone has had a chance to submit defs, the turn person posts the real definition along with the fake ones in a list.
4) Each player private messages their vote to the turn person. You're trying to guess which definition is the correct one for that word.
5) Once all votes are in, we are told the correct one and the turn person posts all the scores for that round!
SCORING RULES
1. One point is given to each player for every vote (or guess) his phony definition receives.
2. Two points are awarded to each player who chooses the true BALDERDASH meaning.
3. Three points are given to the Turn Person only if none of the players choose the true BALDERDASH (R) meaning.
We'll play until the first person reaches 25 (or 50) points! However long we feel like!!
Weee, let's have some fun!
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
Rosie in Boston
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I'm in!
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
2. Hazel Pethig
--Hazel
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
2. Hazel Pethig
--Hazel
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Of course me too!
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
2. Hazel Pethig
3. Chelsea
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
2. Hazel Pethig
3. Chelsea
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I think I'm going to give it a try
Constructive criticism is greatly appreciated!
Mr. Wooster, how would you support a wife? Well, I suppose it depends on whose wife it was, a little gentle pressure beneath the elbow while crossing a busy street usually fits the bill. (P.G. Wodehouse)
Mr. Wooster, how would you support a wife? Well, I suppose it depends on whose wife it was, a little gentle pressure beneath the elbow while crossing a busy street usually fits the bill. (P.G. Wodehouse)
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Here is the up to date list.
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
2. Hazel Pethig
3. Chelsea
4. Peter Why
5. Julila
Any other players?
--Hazel
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
2. Hazel Pethig
3. Chelsea
4. Peter Why
5. Julila
Any other players?
--Hazel
[size=150][i][color=cyan]Eat.[/color] [color=blue]Sleep.[/color] [color=darkblue]Read.[/color] [color=indigo]Repeat.[/color][/i][/size]
Welcome, everyone! Here we are thus far:
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
2. Hazel Pethig
3. Chelsea
4. Peter Why
5. Julila
6. Anriasia
Shall we begin? Wait for one or two more?
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
2. Hazel Pethig
3. Chelsea
4. Peter Why
5. Julila
6. Anriasia
Shall we begin? Wait for one or two more?
Rosie in Boston
Coffee Break Collection 12 is up and looking for readers! Theme: The Performing Arts!
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I love this game! If it's okay for me to join, the list will be
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
2. Hazel Pethig
3. Chelsea
4. Peter Why
5. Julila
6. Anriasia
7. Tom Barron
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
2. Hazel Pethig
3. Chelsea
4. Peter Why
5. Julila
6. Anriasia
7. Tom Barron
Tom
[url=http://librivox.org/newcatalog/people_public.php?peopleid=4948]LV readings I've done[/url]
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okay! We have enough to start! New players are welcome at any time!
Everyone, please PM me your made-up (but realistic-sounding) definitions for:
recumbentibus
don't look it up!!!
If anyone knows what that means, post here right away!!
Everyone, please PM me your made-up (but realistic-sounding) definitions for:
recumbentibus
don't look it up!!!
If anyone knows what that means, post here right away!!
Rosie in Boston
Coffee Break Collection 12 is up and looking for readers! Theme: The Performing Arts!
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We have a new player!
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
2. Hazel Pethig
3. Chelsea
4. Peter Why
5. Julila
6. Anriasia
7. Tom Barron
8. Aldark
Players:
1. LibriFoxy
2. Hazel Pethig
3. Chelsea
4. Peter Why
5. Julila
6. Anriasia
7. Tom Barron
8. Aldark
Rosie in Boston
Coffee Break Collection 12 is up and looking for readers! Theme: The Performing Arts!
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ok, please PM me your guesses for which is the REAL definition of:
recumbentibus
1. A reclining chair
2. A contortionist who performs at a circus or other roadside attraction
3. A public transportation vehicle in which passengers in semi-reclined seats provide the motive force by operating a pedal-based drive system with their feet. See also, pedal-galley.
4. A knockout blow, either physical or verbal
5. Residing in a perpetually prostrate state
6. A public transport vehicle where the customers travel lying down instead of sitting
recumbentibus
1. A reclining chair
2. A contortionist who performs at a circus or other roadside attraction
3. A public transportation vehicle in which passengers in semi-reclined seats provide the motive force by operating a pedal-based drive system with their feet. See also, pedal-galley.
4. A knockout blow, either physical or verbal
5. Residing in a perpetually prostrate state
6. A public transport vehicle where the customers travel lying down instead of sitting
Rosie in Boston
Coffee Break Collection 12 is up and looking for readers! Theme: The Performing Arts!
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just waiting on chelsea and peter...I'll send out some PMs
Rosie in Boston
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OK, here we are! We were missing one vote, but I think enough time has passed so I'm going to post:
recumbentibus
[Hazel] 1. A reclining chair
[Chelsea] 2. A contortionist who performs at a circus or other roadside attraction
[tbarron] 3. A public transportation vehicle in which passengers in semi-reclined seats provide the motive force by operating a pedal-based drive system with their feet. See also, pedal-galley. Voted by Hazel
[REAL] 4. A knockout blow, either physical or verbal Guessed by Julila
[julilia] 5. Residing in a perpetually prostrate state Voted by Tom and peter
[peter] 6. A public transport vehicle where the customers travel lying down instead of sitting
Points!
Julilia - 4! Took it away this round!
tbarron - 1
recumbentibus
[Hazel] 1. A reclining chair
[Chelsea] 2. A contortionist who performs at a circus or other roadside attraction
[tbarron] 3. A public transportation vehicle in which passengers in semi-reclined seats provide the motive force by operating a pedal-based drive system with their feet. See also, pedal-galley. Voted by Hazel
[REAL] 4. A knockout blow, either physical or verbal Guessed by Julila
[julilia] 5. Residing in a perpetually prostrate state Voted by Tom and peter
[peter] 6. A public transport vehicle where the customers travel lying down instead of sitting
Points!
Julilia - 4! Took it away this round!
tbarron - 1
Rosie in Boston
Coffee Break Collection 12 is up and looking for readers! Theme: The Performing Arts!
Coffee Break Collection 12 is up and looking for readers! Theme: The Performing Arts!