A lame duck, in the context of a
A kingmaker is a lame duck who retains the ability to select who, among other players, will win the game.
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Lame duck — can refer to:* Lame duck (politics), an elected official who has lost political power * Lame duck (game design), a player in a game who cannot win, yet remains in the game. * Lame duck (tango), a position in tango * Lame Ducks (TV series), a… … Wikipedia
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Russia — /rush euh/, n. 1. Also called Russian Empire. Russian, Rossiya. a former empire in E Europe and N and W Asia: overthrown by the Russian Revolution 1917. Cap.: St. Petersburg (1703 1917). 2. See Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. 3. See Russian… … Universalium
Outline of games — See also: Index of game related articles The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to games and gaming: Games – structured or semi structured activities, usually undertaken for enjoyment. They are usually fun… … Wikipedia
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Kingmaker scenario — A kingmaker scenario, in a game of three or more players, is an endgame situation where a player unable to win (see: lame duck) has the capacity to determine which player among others is the winner. Said player is referred to as the kingmaker or… … Wikipedia
japan — japanner, n. /jeuh pan /, n., adj., v., japanned, japanning. n. 1. any of various hard, durable, black varnishes, originally from Japan, for coating wood, metal, or other surfaces. 2. work varnished and figured in the Japanese manner. 3. Japans,… … Universalium
