The 12 Diamonds Game

Really simple game. Everyone else against me. Beat me and you get five trophies!!

Here's how it works: I am going to post 12 diamonds and a fish, and we will be taking turns removing them from the playing field. The goal of the game is for you to take only diamonds--in other words, force me to be stuck with the sad little fishy.

Two rules:

1. On "Everyone Else's" turn, you must take either 1, 2, or 3 diamonds. No more or less, but which number is up to you. Just post how many you want to take and I'll post an updated game board. 

2. We will be alternating turns. So no matter who on the "Everyone Else" team posts, I get the next post. If a second person on the "Everyone Else" team posts, I will ignore it.

That's it.  You go first--good luck! 

I'm kinda confused on how this game works. Do I have to play a game against you and win?

Well yes, but it doesn't have to be just you. You're on a team with everyone besides me, and you all have to win. If you're the only one participating, you'll be the only one who wins, but I wanted to allow for more players. It's basically a two person game, but you don't have to be the one on the "everyone else" team who takes diamonds every single time. Does that make sense?

A little bit. I'll just wait to follow someone else's lead :P

Hi, I get it. Sounds interesting. I'll take the first 3 diamonds, if you're willing to have me in this game. Thank you. 

I'm looking forward to win those 5 trophies. lol..  

Welcome to the game!  Alright, I'll take just 1 diamond. 

I'll take another 2. lol. This is very funny. Thank you very much for having me.  

I'm glad you're enjoying it!

I'll take two as well. 

Can I take zero? :P

Haha! Nice try, but nope.

Then there is no possibility of winning.  After this is over, shall we play a rematch? I resign. Well played. 

Good game.  We can definitely play again! Here you go!

I'll take 1 this time. I was too greedy to take 3 last time. 

Alright. Well I'll be greedy this time and take 3.

What!!! Oh nooooo.  No one can win this game. Very clever game. I just realized this. lol  This was very fun. You made my day today! Thank you very much. 

I resign again. 

Yeah, Thank you very much. I'll do that. 

Yep. The first player loses by force, as 13 = 4k+1 kEn.

I remember a game like this... there was a way to win that one tho :P