Invited to a Game of Chess

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An acquaintance has invited you to a game of Chess. As you both have lives filled with social – and other – engagements, moves in the game will have to made in those rare moments when you are both free.

Unlocked with a redirect from Invite someone to a Game of Chess

Options:

Accept, and open the game with an intellectual gambit

•  Spoiler ID: MISSING
  

  Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}
  Unlocked with  [friend]
  Locked with
  Your friend needs no
  

   

  When Sent

  Let the game begin

  • Invites to a Game of Chess [friend] (-1)
  • Chess: A Partner [friend] (+1)
  •  An occurrence! Your 'Chess: Suitable Responses' Quality is now 1-3! (random)

  In Messages Tab

  Your friend will receive:

  Your chess match has begun

  • Invites to a Game of Chess [you] (-1)
  • Chess: A Partner [you] (+1)
  •  An occurrence! Your 'Chess: Suitable Responses' Quality is now 1-3! (random)

  Redirects to: A Game of Chess (Social Action)

  Challenge Results

  Winner will receive:

  Your chess match with [friend] has begun. For the time being, it seems to be going in your favour!

  •  You've gained 1 x Chess: Skirmishes Won this Match

  Loser will receive:

  You have begun a game of chess with [friend]. Right now, your opponent has the upper hand!

  ^

Accept, and open the game with a creative gambit

•  Spoiler ID: MISSING
  

  Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}
  Unlocked with  [friend]
  Locked with
  Your friend needs no
  

   

  When Sent

  Let the game begin

  • Invites to a Game of Chess [friend] (-1)
  • Chess: A Partner [friend] (+1)
  •  An occurrence! Your 'Chess: Suitable Responses' Quality is now 1-3! (random)

  In Messages Tab

  Your friend will receive:

  Your chess match has begun

  • Invites to a Game of Chess [you] (-1)
  • Chess: A Partner [you] (+1)
  •  An occurrence! Your 'Chess: Suitable Responses' Quality is now 1-3! (random)

  Redirects to: A Game of Chess (Social Action)

  Challenge Results

  Winner will receive:

  Your chess match with [friend] has begun. For the time being, it seems to be going in your favour!

  •  You've gained 1 x Chess: Skirmishes Won this Match

  Loser will receive:

  You have begun a game of chess with [friend]. Right now, your opponent has the upper hand!

  ^

Decline the offer

•  Spoiler ID: MISSING
  

  Your friend needs  [you] (1)
  

   

  When Sent

  Back to business Now what did you have to do again? Stop by the florist? Find your missing butter knife?

  • Invites to a Game of Chess is dropping… ([friend] (-1))

  In Messages Tab

  You will receive:

  You've declined a chess game with [friend]. Truly, though: where did you leave your butter knife?
  

  Your friend will receive:

  [Friend] could not join you for a game of chess, citing pressing business.

  ^