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| ⚫ | '''Breakneck''' is a game played by the [[Vorin]] peoples of [[Roshar]] during the [[Era of Solitude]] and [[True Desolation]].{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}{{book ref|sa1|25}}{{book ref|sa4|12}} It is played fairly widely, both in gambling dens and among common [[darkeyes]].{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}{{book ref|sa1|25}} |
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| − | Breakneck is played with stones,{{book ref|sa1|25}} and involved throws and tosses and draws.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} However, the Rosharans would not bet on the the outcome, rather they would bet on the hand that they held after all the throws and draws, due to the Vorin fear of predicting the future. |
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| + | == Rules == |
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| ⚫ | There are three known types of throws in breakneck. |
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| + | Breakneck is played with stones{{book ref|sa1|25}} and involves throws, tosses, and draws. Although it is a betting game, players do not directly wager on the aspects of the game that involve random chance. Instead, due to the Vorin fear of predicting the future, they bet on the hand that they hold after all the throws and draws.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
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| ⚫ | There are three known types of throws in breakneck. The first is known as the '''tower''' and is made up of three pairs; this is an outright loss. The '''queen''', composed of two trios, results in an outright win. The final known throw is the '''butcher''', which is made of a trio and a pair and could either win or lose, depending on your other throws and the throws of the other players.{{book ref|sa1|25}} |
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| + | == History == |
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| + | [[Kaladin]] and his family played breakneck during his youth in [[Hearthstone]].{{book ref|sa1|25}} |
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| + | [[Szeth]] observed games of breakneck in a [[firemoss]] den in [[Bornwater]] and found the Vorin attitudes toward the game rather odd.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
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| + | [[Shallan Davar|Veil]] was very skilled at breakneck and played it in bars at [[Urithiru]], betting on [[sphere|chips]]. She developed a reputation, and few people were willing to play against her. She became embroiled in a game at [[Jez's Duty]] on the day of [[Jor]]'s wedding celebration after she went looking for a barmaid.{{book ref|sa4|12}} |
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| − | Breakneck is played fairly widely, in both gambling dens and among the common [[darkeyes]].{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}{{book ref|sa1|25}} |
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== Notes == |
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Latest revision as of 22:24, 20 May 2022
| Breakneck | |
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| Related to | Vorinism |
| Type | Game |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Breakneck is a game played by the Vorin peoples of Roshar during the Era of Solitude and True Desolation.[1][2][3] It is played fairly widely, both in gambling dens and among common darkeyes.[1][2]
Rules[edit]
Breakneck is played with stones[2] and involves throws, tosses, and draws. Although it is a betting game, players do not directly wager on the aspects of the game that involve random chance. Instead, due to the Vorin fear of predicting the future, they bet on the hand that they hold after all the throws and draws.[1]
There are three known types of throws in breakneck. The first is known as the tower and is made up of three pairs; this is an outright loss. The queen, composed of two trios, results in an outright win. The final known throw is the butcher, which is made of a trio and a pair and could either win or lose, depending on your other throws and the throws of the other players.[2]
History[edit]
Kaladin and his family played breakneck during his youth in Hearthstone.[2]
Szeth observed games of breakneck in a firemoss den in Bornwater and found the Vorin attitudes toward the game rather odd.[1]
Veil was very skilled at breakneck and played it in bars at Urithiru, betting on chips. She developed a reputation, and few people were willing to play against her. She became embroiled in a game at Jez's Duty on the day of Jor's wedding celebration after she went looking for a barmaid.[3]