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Meyer Dice Tube VIDEO, Randomness & Cheating

Posted By: Bob Koca
Date: Monday, 13 December 2010, at 1:58 p.m.

In Response To: Meyer Dice Tube VIDEO, Randomness & Cheating (Brett Meyer)

"As stated on my site (and on the document included with every Meyer Dice Tube): "The intent is that the action of flipping the tube be part of the physical motion of setting the tube on the table. Additionally, flipping the tube must be a quick and deliberate action, taking no longer than 1 second to complete. You are NOT allowed to flip the tube slowly."

and later,

"So, what if your opponent is clearly violating the "1-second" rule? What do you do? Your response should be exactly the same as your response in the case of the improper roll using a dice cup (described above). It's exactly the same thing...a violation of established rules. "

Does that statement being on your website make it an established rule of backgammon?

One of the big reasons I've seen for the use of the tube was for players with a physical disability. Does that argument still apply if they need to make quick and deliberate actions with the tube?

"Segment 1 shows the first flip. Notice that neither die reaches the bottom before the flip is completed. Although 1 die reaches the bottom before the hand releases the tube, neither die has settled (still bouncing/rotating after the hand is removed)."

So you agree the dice can reach the bottom before the hand is removed. Will it always still be bouncing and rotating? I think a skilled tuber could look and take advantage regarding dice being cocked or not.

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