The Challenge Factory discussion

This is a partner challenge. Two card players (aka partners) will try get closest to 21 without going over. After signing up, each pair will receive a thread, where they will compete with each other. Your card game will end when both partners decide they are ready to stop.

♣ Books must be 140 pages.
♣ Re-reads and audio books are okay.
♣ Page count for audio books will be determined by the first paper version shown on Goodreads. From the book's page, select “all editions”, then find the first paper edition as your guide.

How it works:

Round One
Step 1 -The moderator will use random.org to draw two cards for each player and post it on your thread. (Note that each time cards are drawn, it will be from new deck.)

Step 2 - Each player will decide which one of their two cards they will keep.

Each player will then read a book associated with the card they kept.
♣ For 2 - 10 (worth their respective numbers), read a book that:
is that number in a series
has that number of words in the title (including 'a', 'an', 'the')
the number is found in the title (once, twice and so on count) (pun intended :)
was published in a year that matches your number (1995 or 2010, must be the last number of the year)

♣ For Jack (worth 10 points), read a book with a title that begins with 'J', 'A', 'C', 'K'
(you can use or ignore 'a', 'an', 'the')

♣ For Queen (worth 10 points), read a book written by a female

♣ For King (worth 10 points), read a book written by a male

♣ For Ace (you must first decide whether it will be a 1 or an 11; it will remain that number for that game) read a book that is the first in a series or a standalone

Step 3 - when you have finished reading your book, post a Completion Post in your thread.

Completion Post must include:
GAME #:
ROUND #:
CARD:
BOOK READ:
RATING:
DATE READ:
HOW IT FITS THE CARD:

Round 2 will go just like Round 1.

If at the end of Round 2 you have 21, you win.

If at the end of Round 2 you are afraid that receiving another card will put you over 21, you can "Stand'.

If your opponent chooses to "Stand", Round 3 continues as the other Rounds, but the one player will receive cards, pick one to keep, and read for it. The Rounds continue until that player gets 21 or goes over.

Then Game Two begins.

I recommend deciding on how many games you want to play before you get started.

Also, if you'd like me a change your thread's name, I can do that. Maybe a specific casino, or adding Cardsharks to your names. Just let me know.

HI there - sorry I keep forgetting to come check. I promise it's not a sign of what's to come. Now that we're good to go, it'll become part of my regular thread/challenge checking.

Any ideas for a thread name?
maybe LaurLa and Sandy: Hit Me One More Time!

Whenever you're ready to start - I think we post in the card thread?

LaurLa's Tracking


Game One
Round 1 - 2 pts
Round 2 - 10 pts => Total - 12 pts
Round 3 - Sandy over 21 => LaurLa WIN

Game Two
Round 1 - 8 pts
Round 2 - 10 pts => Total 18 pts
Round 3 - Stand => Total 18 pts => Sandy WIN

Game Three
Round 1 - 4 pts
Round 2 - 10 pts => Total 14 pts
Round 3 - 3 pts => Total 17 pts
Round 4 - 2 pts => Total 19 pts
Round 5 - 1 pts => Total 20 pts => TIE

Game Four
Round 1 - 6 pts
Round 2 - 8 pts => Total 14 pts
GAME CONCEDED to Sandy

Game Five
Round 1 - 6 pts
Round 2 - 5 pts => Total 11 pts
Round 3 - Sandy over 21 => LaurLa WIN

Game Six
Round 1 - 4 pts
Round 2 - 3 pts => Total 7 pts
Round 3 - 10 pts => Total 17 pts
GAME CONCEDED to Sandy

Sandy wrote: "I like your suggestion for a name. Let’s go with it!

We are supposed to decide, before we start, how many games we want to play. How about three? So if we are tied one game each, we will have a ti..."

Three games is good - we'll see how fast they go. I'm always will to keep going if we like it.

I requested cards for first round. I think we should take turns - whoever posts last for a round requests the next set of cards?

LaurLa's cards -



Sandy's cards -

I will keep card

Completion Post - Game 1; Round 1
Card: 2


Task: Read a book that is that number in a series
Book: Honeymoon Hotel
Date Read:10.07
Rating: ★★★
How It Fits: #2 PAX series

Requested Round 2 cards!

LaurLa's cards -



Sandy's cards -

I will keep card

Completion Post - Game 1; Round 2
Card: Jack


Task: Read a book with a title that begins with 'J', 'A', 'C', 'K'
Book: Cars, Coffee, and a Slightly Used Casket
Date Read: 10.12
Rating: ★★★
How It Fits: title C

Hand total: 12

LaurLa's cards -



Sandy's cards -

LaurLa's cards -



Sandy's cards -

Sandy wrote: "So we have a response from Lanelle in the question thread and I am conceding. The game is yours, LaurLa! Played very wisely, I might add. I think I will take some lessons from you. 😊

So I have req..."

Sorry about your luck!! The cards can cruel :-)

Thanks for requesting new ones!

I will keep card

Completion Post - Game 2; Round 1
Card: 8


Task: Read a book published in a year that matches your number
Book: His Deepest Desire
Date Read: 10.16
Rating: ★★★
How It Fits: Published April 11th 2018

Requested Game 2, Round 2 cards

LaurLa's cards -



Sandy's cards -

I will keep card

Completion Post - Game 2; Round 2
Card: Jack


Task: Read a book with a title that begins with 'J', 'A', 'C', 'K'
Book: Always Faithful
Date Read: 10.20
Rating: ★★★★
How It Fits: Title A

Round three: I will stand on 18.

Sandy's cards -

I wasn't sure if this is another concede situation since your new card puts you ahead of me. So I asked in Q&A here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

"LaurLa and Sandy: Hit Me One More Time! - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Another read or concede question. For our current game, I stood on 18. The card that Sandy drew will make her the winner. Do I concede or does she actually need to read the book? It's different than our last question because it was a case of her busting but this time I'm thinking she doesn't really 'win' until reads the book for the points, correct?"

We'll see what she answers.

Sandy wrote: "Thanks for thinking of that, LaurLa. I figured that I had to keep reading. I started my book last night so I’ll just carry on until Lanelle answers. It’ll probably take me a few days - a 10-hour au..."

sounds good! Enjoy!

Sandy wrote: "Well, I’ve got 20 points now but I’m wondering how to interpret the final paragraph of the game instructions —

If your opponent chooses to "Stand", Round 3 continues as the other Rounds, but the o..."

I'm not sure - in the real life game, the player who gets closest to 21 without going over is the winner, I assumed the same rules apply. But if you want to double check with Lanelle, that might be a good idea.

LaurLa's cards -



Sandy's cards -

I will keep card

Just checking in so you know I'm not MIA. I should be able to get to my book today/tomorrow :-)

Completion Post - Game 3; Round 1
Card: 4


Task: Read a book that is 4th in a series
Book: Romero
Date Read: 11.07
Rating: ★★★
How It Fits: #4 Moreno Brothers series

LaurLa's cards -



Sandy's cards -

I will keep card

Completion Post - Game 3; Round 2
Card: Queen


Task: Read a book written by a female
Book: The Doctor's Secret Bride
Date Read: 11.09
Rating: ★★★
How It Fits: author Ana E Ross is female

Hand total => 14

LaurLa's cards -



Sandy's cards -

Well, guess I'm keeping

Completion Post - Game 3; Round 3
Card: 3


Task: Read a book with that number of words in the title
Book: The Forever Girl
Date Read: 11.14
Rating: ★★★★
How It Fits: three words in title

Hand total => 17

I will go request cards for myself, since I assume you are going to stand on 20 :-)

LaurLa's cards -

So I will keep card




and hope I can get another two after this one :-)

Completion Post - Game 3; Round 4
Card: 2


Task: Read a book with that number of words in the title
Book: Darkness Avenged
Date Read: 11.23
Rating: ★★★★
How It Fits: two words in title

Hand total => 19

LaurLa's cards -

I will keep the Ace for the tie!

Completion Post - Game 3; Round 5
Card: Ace


Task: Read a book first in a series or a standalone
Book: Leather, Lace and Rock-n-Roll
Date Read: 11.24
Rating: ★★★
How It Fits: #1 SEALS, Inc. series

Hand total => 20

Woohoo - we tied!


Do you want to play again? I'm game if you are :-)

Sandy wrote: "LaurLa wrote: "Woohoo - we tied!


Do you want to play again? I'm game if you are :-)"

Do you mean play another round to try to break the tie?"

No, I meant a new game.

Sandy wrote: "Just out of curiosity, I have a question that maybe you can answer. (I’m not familiar with the rules, as you know.)

When one player has already stood like I did in round 4 of the last game, are t..."

No, once you decide to stand, that's the end of your play.

Sandy wrote: "Sure. Sounds good. So will we do another set of three games?"

Sounds good, I'll go request cards!

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Sandy's cards -

I will keep the