1 2 10 - The Warrior's Number Game
From ancient times, Klingon warriors have amused themselves in idle moments on patrol, by mock number battles playing the game wa' cha' wa'maH . A simple game, wa' cha' wa'maH consists of two players adding one (wa') or two (cha') to a total until it equals ten (wa'maH).
An alternative version is to attempt to AVOID the total of 10 - forcing the opponent to reach 10 instead.
In BOTH versions the winner cries "Qapla'".
The game is easily mapped on a decision tree - that is with two experienced players, the outcome is certain at the start , so usually a coin or similar object is tossed to determine who starts. This is in accordance with the Klingon proverb "reH 'eb tu'lu'" (there is ALWAYS a chance!) - the coin insures you have a chance to win!
The starting player cries wa' or cha', then the opponent calls his or her move (wa' or cha') then the new total.
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