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Marble Madness

Play mini-games with your shell tokens. Bet big or bluff your way to glory. Loser reads poetry aloud in a ridiculous accent.

Medium
Players

4-8 players

Duration

20-30 minutes

Location

Villa or beach

Objective

Win the most marbles through various mini-games and strategic betting

Equipment Needed
  • Marbles (10 per player)
  • Small containers
  • Flat surface
  • Poetry book
How to Play
  1. 1.Each player starts with 10 marbles
  2. 2.Players take turns choosing mini-games to play
  3. 3.Before each game, players bet marbles on the outcome
  4. 4.Mini-games include: Guess the Number, Marble Toss, Even/Odd
  5. 5.Winners take all bet marbles
  6. 6.Losers must perform embarrassing forfeit
  7. 7.Game ends when one player has 50% of all marbles
  8. 8.Player with most marbles at end wins
Penalties & Consequences
  • Refusing to bet: Lose 2 marbles
  • Cheating: Lose all marbles
  • Refusing forfeit: Double marble loss
Game Variations
  • High Stakes: All-in betting only
  • Team Play: Partners share marble pools
  • Speed Round: 30 seconds per mini-game
Pro Tips
  • Start with small bets to learn opponents' patterns
  • Save big bets for games you're confident in
  • Watch for tells when opponents are bluffing
  • Don't be afraid to fold and save your marbles