Dear fencer, dear pondsplayer. I have a new idea for ponds (named antiponds).
The basic rules are the same. But one reduction. The first bid is without reservation. But the next moves have this cut: you can only bid equal or less then your previos move.
Bonus is not given.
So the first bid is very important. If you bid 1.000 points or less, you fall fast in the pond, because you are must give the lowest bid.
If you bid 10.000 points, you stay longer, but soon you have not points left.
I find, this can be a very tricky game.
Dear Fencer, what do you think about one test game ?