TEST / REFERENCE - blockchain panic game

[bitbollo]

This is a topic created to discuss some rules about a game based on blockchain.
It's very easy (similar to a lotto) but some interactive rules, maybe it has been already proposed something similar but I am not aware.

1.) Each of us choose one entry 1 to 16 

eg 0-9 a/f (last digit of block)
2.) Each player MUST join immediately with 1 life. 
Each life have each time the same amount to be spent.
except for last three digits (1-16) and (0-2) depends the number of life you're buying

examples
10000 satoshi = 1 life expense ----> 10001 up to 10016
each subsequent life ---> 10101 up to 10116  (life 2)
---> 10201 up to 10216 (life 3)

3.) After all player have booked their life and confirmed selection the game it start with first block after last payment.
4.) First block selected= the last digit is the number of the player = he is eliminated (prize go to jackpot)
5.) each player has the time for another block to produced to buy another life (up to 2 times, totally including first 3 lives)
6.) If block is mined before he has been able to broadcast transaction = player out
7.) No transaction = Player out! He has the time of the next block (around 10 minutes to decide if participate again or not)

At the end, the last 3 players surviving will share the total prize .
8.) If mining fee to low = player out (check always minimum bid size) don't try to RBF or double spending (only trusted and serious player)
9.) at the end price will be shared between 3 or 5 players (the last that survive) [edited- added thank you PawGo for question/doubt]
10.)  in any case if the last digit is not already selected it will be searched the previous one (up to find a player with a a valid entry "to be killed")[edited- added thank you PawGo for question/doubt]

if some one want try this game (up to 16 players) / share some thoughts feel free to reply here.

[PawGo]

Does it mean that with 2 players each of them must pay for each block as long as the other one is not eliminated? Could make it “expensive” - high risk, low additional income (most of income is already generated)…
I would give a few “pass” cards.

[bitbollo]

to avoid "high risk" and "low income" initially  there are 16 players.
at the end 3 players can share a prize (or why not... 5!). each player can pay maximum for 3 lives and then is out.
is not "endless" lives or it become the perfect game for a whale

Does it mean that with 2 players each of them must pay for each block as long as the other one is not eliminated? Could make it “expensive” - high risk, low additional income (most of income is already generated)…
I would give a few “pass” cards.

[PawGo]

So it would be possible to double entries with 8 players left, then do adaptation with 6 and 4 players left; and final 3 wins.
Hit into empty entry only make the game longer, that’s why I would prefer to lock unused entries- to eliminate players faster.

[bitbollo]

the idea of a longer game is not casual it means requires time or people that play together.
each player can take the same entries from the scratch. if you start with 0 continue with 0, if you start with a etc etc etc

[PawGo]

I understand, but I think faster game (and faster win) would be more interesting.
After initial selection of course you keep your number, but when 8 players left you may assign their numbers (randomly) to players still in game.

[bitbollo]

sometimes block are produced slowly not only faster in matter of minutes.
if you have as reference blockchain you can't ask for quick block.
assigning new number I don't think it could be a real advantage at this point with this setup

[PawGo]

If you assume the expected round time (block) is 10 minutes, how much time the whole game will take?

[Kakmakr]

So this is not an actual game yet, but just a concept or an idea for a game... right? I do not see any links posted ..but you used the word "Test" in your title, so I thought the game was developed and you wanted us to test it?

Why is this a "panic" game? .... it is not like the "Crash" style games where you panic and exit too quickly ...etc? It will also be extremely slowly if it is based on Blockchain confirmations.  

[cabron]

So this is not an actual game yet, but just a concept or an idea for a game... right? I do not see any links posted ..but you used the word "Test" in your title, so I thought the game was developed and you wanted us to test it?

Why is this a "panic" game? .... it is not like the "Crash" style games where you panic and exit too quickly ...etc? It will also be extremely slowly if it is based on Blockchain confirmations.  

It's a good concept still. Not everyone is willing to share such idea. The idea can be developed into a bigger game and then into the metaverse. Somehow someone out there will probably think of something out of this one for NFT and play to earn game. I don't understand why panic as well. Panic is probably because it's a race against time while players also compete with each other's lives.

[Dripstoil]

I'm trying to wrap my head around this game, to understand it better but it seems not clear to me yet. I think I'd just follow the discussion and watch out for more information because it sounds quite interesting to me,  provided it's practicable.

I'm especially interested in the revenue model because that's what can attract new investors and Investment into this new game niche. You said it's more like Casino but I didn't quite see where you explained the similarity.

It will also be extremely slowly if it is based on Blockchain confirmations. 

Any game that is based on blockchain confirmation, to me, is not a game that can be said to be anywhere similar to casino.

[bitbollo]

If you assume the expected round time (block) is 10 minutes, how much time the whole game will take?

I can provide some estimate:
16 entries / 5 winners = 11 blocks
16 entries / 3 winners = 13 blocks
(playing with 1 live).

16 entries / 5 winners = 43 blocks
16 entries / 3 winners = 45 blocks
(worst situation every player use at least 3 lives / except final winners)

I don't understand why panic as well. Panic is probably because it's a race against time while players also compete with each other's lives.

If you're getting selected by a block you're "dead". You have lost your life. But You have technically around 10 minutes for play again .... or maybe less or maybe more.
Sometimes blocks are produced very slow, sometimes not.
You can get panic while thinking = I want play anymore? When is the right time to place a bid? etc etc.... that's why I add a "panic" name....

the game itself is not a fast game at least with bitcoin.
--- in any case, it could be possible use also other blockchains maybe faster but BTC is always BTC I would play a game like this only with blockchain.
---It could be modified as well (like 8 players / double selection ---> bigger prize / much faster )

the game is free for everyone that want to create it or trying to play with "these rules". Please cite each time my reference thread if possible and if you deserve my idea was enough funny and original.

Next step, with help of some other guys that I have already reached in MP.
I will prepare a free test ( I will pay with btc some small prize like during holidays) to be played.

Feel free to share your idea or other suggestions, meanwhile thank you all for contributions

[PawGo]

If you assume the expected round time (block) is 10 minutes, how much time the whole game will take?

I can provide some estimate:
16 entries / 3 winners = 13 blocks
(playing with 1 live).

I cannot agree. You assumed that for each block player will be eliminated.
If you have 4 players left, you have 12 empty slots, so the chance to eliminate the player is only 25%, which means that is is possible to have (long) series of empty shots.

[bitbollo]

it is correct as you says. this is why I called as test/reference. but it can be easily find a solution to avoid "empty rules".
in this case ( and in any case if the last digit is not already selected) it will be searched the previous one (up to find a player with a a valid entry "to be killed")

edit= rule number 10.) just added. Thank you again.


Feel free to propose any suggestion or book a free test !