"pie rule" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pie rules [plural]
Etymology: From the idea of dividing up a pie fairly: one person cuts and the other chooses a slice. Head templates: {{en-noun}} pie rule (plural pie rules)
  1. (games) A rule used in certain strategy games for the purpose of fairness, where immediately after the first player's initial move the opposing player may optionally switch, taking over the first player's role and position for the rest of the game. Wikipedia link: pie rule Categories (topical): Games Synonyms: swap rule Related terms: komi
    Sense id: en-pie_rule-en-noun-MZymlvhl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: games

Inflected forms

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