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Examples of the Self Color Bluff

The Self Color Bluff is an advanced strategy.

Example 1​

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  • It is joelwool's turn.
  • joelwool notices that the yellow 3 on DrKakashi's _Finesse Position is playable. He wants to "get" this card.
  • Normally, the best way to get it would be with a Finesse or a Bluff (as a 2-for-1). However, joelwool sees that there are no Finesse or Bluff targets available for him to use.
  • So, joelwool could just clue yellow to Dr_Kakashi, getting the yellow 3 directly (as a 1-for-1).
  • Instead, joelwool gives a red clue to Dr_Kakashi, which touches the red 2. This red 2 already had a number 2 clue on it, so this clue "fills in" the card, turning it into a globally known red 2.
  • DrKakashi knows that joelwool is not in a stalling situation, so this must be a _Self Color Bluff. DrKakashi blind-plays the yellow 3 as a _Known Bluff.