Adam (The best would be if everyone could use the same card, but how do I do that? How? Ah... Wait... Greg gave me... A paper and a pen? He wants me to use it to win? He wanted me to form a team right? So... maybe I can communicate with him without them noticing?)
Adam pulls out the paper and pen out of his trousers.
Adam (That's it! I have an idea!)
Adam starts writing to the paper then gives it to Joe with the pen under the table.
Karson & Frank both about to play their cards when...
Adam: Stop! Think about your moves again!
Both Adam and Joe both show up a card "No Action".
Adam: We are playing these!
And they gave the paper to the referee.
Karson: Hah.. What? ha... haha. What the hell are you two doing? Already gave up? HAHAHA!
Frank: Karson, don't hesitate. Let's end this game, once and for all.
Karson: Yeah, it will be such an easy win!
Referee: All cards have been played, let's see the results!
Round_6
Adam: Action (7) -2
Frank: Action (8) -3
Joe: Action (7) -2
Karson: Action (8) -3
Frank: WHAT THE! REFEREE! RE-CHECK THE RESULTS NOW!!
Referee: I can guarantee there is no miscalculation here.
Frank: THERE IS! CHECK IT AGAIN!
Referee: Alright then, let me check it... Yeah, there is no problem here.
Frank: WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
Karson: Calm down Frank! Surely the referee is not wrong?
Frank: AND HOW? YOU SAW THEM PLAYING NO ACTION AS WELL!
Karson: Well... I don't know.
Adam then gives a piece of paper to Joe so that both Karson and Frank sees it.
Frank: HEY! STOP CHEATERS!
Referee: The rules do not forbid giving paper to any other players.
Frank: Tsk... they are obviously cheating!
Karson: Frank, the time is ticking, we should play something already.
Adam: Before that...
Both Adam and Joe both play a card that states "Action".
Frank: As if it would matter! Last time as well you know what happened!
Adam: Then how about asking the referee if these are actual cards, not fake, and actually the ones we are playing this round? We're gonna give him permission to tell this information.
Joe: Yeah, we both do.
Frank: ... What are you? Alright! Referee!?
Referee: Yes, they both already used actual "Action" cards this turn, and they can't change it.
Frank: So they are, okay.
Karson: But what are we gonna do now?
Frank: What? What do you mean?
Karson: If we both use "No Action" then we both lose points. If we both use "Action" we lose our advantage and if we choose difference, then we will have 4 points difference between us.
Frank: HAHH? SO THATS WHY!
Karson: They want to ruin our teamwork!
Frank: IT WAS YOU RIGHT? ADAM? YOUR IDEA I'M SURE!
Adam: So? What if it was?
Referee: You only have 1 minute to play your cards!
Karson: I'm okay to play "Action" if you will as well.
Frank: hmm... That's the best move right? Alright. Then let's do that.
Referee: Then let me show you the results:
Round_7
Adam: Action (5) -2
Frank: Action (5) -3
Joe: Action (5) -2
Karson: Action (5) -3
Referee: Only 3 rounds left, 8th round starts now!
Adam: Referee, please, from now on, only give me Action cards!
Karson: Oh?
Frank: Huh? Seriously?
Joe: Actually, I want that too! Referee!
Referee: If that's what you want, alright then, I will only give you two action cards from now on, starting with this round.
Adam and Joe already played their cards.
Karson: Frank? Should we do that again?
Frank: Yeah... I think we have to...
Referee: Already decided? It was fast to say at least, but okay. The results of the 8th round is:
Round_8
Adam: Action (4) -1
Frank: Action (4) -1
Joe: Action (4) -1
Karson: Action (4) -1
Adam: Sorry for interrupting, Referee. But I want to ask something from Frank and Karson before the 9th round starts.
Referee: Certainly.
Adam: So, don't you think a draw would be the best? We don't need to fight. If we all end up on the same score, we will all gain 1 point! Isn't it amazing?
Frank: Really?
Karson: I think this is actually a really good idea! Frank, what do you think?
Frank: Well... winning like this is so not cool, but a win is a win I guess.
Adam: Great! Then ask the referee that from now on you will always just need an "Action" card!
Frank: WHAAT? WHY WOULD I DO THAT?
Adam: Because if not, then you would break my plan of making everyone win!
Karson: I'm in, but only if you as well, Frank.
Frank: huh, okay okay, I'm in then...
Referee: Then I got it right? Karson and Frank want to only recieve "Action" cards from now on, starting with the 9th turn?
Karson: Yes.
Frank: ... Alright, yes.
Referee: Then let's start the 9th round! This time, everyone only recieve "Action" cards!
Adam: Let's not waste any time. Why would we?
Frank: You think we can't decide between 1 option?
All players place their cards.
Referee: Everyone already played their cards! So let's reveal the results of the 9th round:
Round_9
Adam: Action (3) -1
Frank: Action (3) -1
Joe: Action (3) -1
Karson: Action (3) -1
Referee: And now, the final round!
Meanwhile...
Greg: They are all tied... Just as you predicted...
Todor: I told you, it will end with a tie. There was not a lot of opportunity to ensure a victory for him, and I thought he probably would notice this strategy.
Greg: So you thought that he found this strategy? But you said you don't know him.
Todor: I just trusted you, you said he has much more potential than what he shows!
Greg: Wait, the game is standing.
Todor: What? Wait! Don't tell me! This is what he played for all along?
Greg: Pretty sure, I just noticed, how did I miss it?
Todor: Wait, you actually missed that play?
...
Joe: Uhm? Adam? Why aren't you playing your card already? There is no point in making the game longer.
Frank: Don't make us wait more! Use your card already!
Adam: ...
Referee: 2 minutes left!
Karson: Wait... NO! THAT CANT BE!
Frank: What? Can't be what?
Karson: The rules suggest that if in the 5 minute time limit, a player does not use a card, that player's action will be calculated as if he had used "No Action"!
Frank & Joe: WHAAAT?
Joe: Adam! Don't be ridiculous!
Frank grabs Adam
Frank: PLAY YOUR STUPID "Action" CARD OR ELSE!
Referee: Violence is forbidden, and it will cost you being banned to continue participating in future games! By the way, 15 seconds left.
Frank: DONT THINK I WONT HIT YOU! IT WAS YOUR IDEA TO MAKE EVERYONE WIN ANYWAY!
Adam: Hit me if you want to that much, but then you will have absolutely no chance of winning the grand prize.
Frank: TSK!
Referee: Time is up!
Frank let off Adam
Referee: The results are!
Round_10
Adam: No Action (6) +3
Frank: Action (2) -1
Joe: Action (2) -1
Karson: Action (2) -1