PERIL DICE GAME - OFFICIAL RULES Created by Rebecca Nod and Noose the Bunny Original concept by Noose the Bunny (djmusica28) in Second Life =============================================================================== OBJECTIVE Be the last player standing! Survive the deadly dice rolls while others fall to elimination. Only one can claim Ultimate Victory! =============================================================================== SETUP Players: - 2-10 players can join the game - Bots available for testing and variety - Owner participation - game owner can play too! Starting Conditions: - Each player begins with 3 lives (hearts) - One player is randomly selected as the Peril Player - Dice type automatically chosen based on player count =============================================================================== GAMEPLAY PHASES 1. Ready Phase - All players (except game starter) must mark themselves "Ready" - Game starter can begin once everyone is prepared - No joining allowed once the killing game begins! 2. Number Picking Phase Players pick numbers based on the Peril Player's remaining lives: | Peril Player's Lives | Numbers Each Player Must Pick | |---------------------|-------------------------------| | 3 lives | 1 number | | 2 lives | 2 numbers | | 1 life | 3 numbers | Picking Order: 1. Peril Player picks first 2. All other players pick in sequence 3. No duplicate picks - each number can only be chosen once per round 3. Dice Rolling Phase - Peril Player rolls the dice - Result determines everyone's fate! - Roll is displayed on the game board for all to see 4. Resolution Phase Three possible outcomes based on the dice roll: PLOT TWIST! - Someone OTHER than the Peril Player picked the rolled number - That player becomes the new Peril Player - No lives lost this round - Game continues with new Peril Player DIRECT HIT! - The Peril Player picked their own rolled number - Peril Player loses 1 life - If they survive, they remain the Peril Player for next round NO SHIELD! - Nobody picked the rolled number - Peril Player loses 1 life - No protection from other players' picks 5. Elimination - Players with 0 lives are eliminated from the game - Eliminated players cannot return - Game continues with remaining survivors 6. Victory - Last player standing wins! - Victory celebration with confetti effects! - Winner's name recorded on the leaderboard =============================================================================== DICE SCALING SYSTEM The game automatically selects appropriate dice to ensure fair gameplay: | Number of Players | Dice Type | Total Numbers Available | |------------------|-----------|------------------------| | 1-2 players | d6 | 6 numbers (1-6) | | 3-4 players | d12 | 12 numbers (1-12) | | 5-6 players | d20 | 20 numbers (1-20) | | 7-10 players | d30 | 30 numbers (1-30) | This ensures exactly 3 numbers per player are always available =============================================================================== DRAMATIC ANNOUNCEMENTS The game features thematic messaging for maximum immersion: - "[Player] has entered the deadly game! Welcome to your potential doom!" - "[Player] steels themselves for the deadly challenge ahead!" - "[Player] loses their nerve and backs away from the challenge!" - "THE KILLING GAME BEGINS!" - "ULTIMATE VICTORY! [Player] is the Ultimate Survivor!" =============================================================================== STRATEGY TIPS As a Regular Player: - Pick numbers that others are likely to avoid to increase Plot Twist chances - All numbers (1 through dice maximum) have equal probability of being rolled - Watch the Peril Player's lives - affects how many numbers you must pick As the Peril Player: - Avoid common/popular numbers that others might pick - Pick edge numbers (1, maximum die value) for better survival odds - Remember: The more lives you have, the fewer numbers others pick Advanced Tactics: - Psychological warfare - discuss picks to influence others - Alliance forming - temporary cooperation to eliminate threats - Risk assessment - calculate odds based on remaining numbers =============================================================================== WINNING CONDITIONS Individual Victory: - Be the last player with lives remaining - Achieve Ultimate Survivor status - Earn a permanent record on the leaderboard Leaderboard System: - Wins and losses tracked across all games - Persistent records saved between sessions - Top players displayed for bragging rights =============================================================================== BOT PLAYERS - AI opponents available for practice and testing - Always ready - no need to mark bots as ready - Intelligent picking - avoid already chosen numbers - Auto-rolling when selected as Peril Player =============================================================================== IMPORTANT RULES No Take-Backs: - Once numbers are picked, they cannot be changed - Dice rolls are final - no re-rolls Fair Play: - No joining games in progress - All players must participate actively - Owner can moderate and manage the game Game Security (NEW in v2.8.0): - Game Lockout - Owner can lock game to restrict all access to owner only - GAME LOCKED status displayed when locked - Non-owners receive clear "access denied" messages when game is locked - Kick Player functionality allows owners to remove disruptive players - Leave Game system properly cleans up all player data Enhanced Display System (NEW in v2.8.1): - Real-Time Status Updates - Peril status updates immediately on displays - Enhanced Elimination - Players see 0 hearts before removal - Visual Scoreboard - Shows all players with profile pictures and hearts - Floating HUD Displays - Personal status displays for each player - Professional Status Actions - Large status prim shows current events Technical Rules: - Game supports up to 10 players maximum - 2-minute timeout on dialog responses (improved for faster gameplay) - Automatic game reset on startup (preserves leaderboard) - Single linkset architecture (74 prims total) for reliable operation =============================================================================== GAME VARIATIONS While the core rules remain the same, consider these optional variations: Speed Peril: - Reduce dialog timeout to 1 minute for ultra-fast gameplay High Stakes: - Start with only 2 lives instead of 3 Team Peril: - Players form alliances (unofficial - for roleplay only) =============================================================================== QUICK REFERENCE Peril Player Picks: Always go first Pick Count: 4 minus Peril Player's current lives Dice Roll: Determines round outcome Life Loss: Direct Hit or No Shield scenarios Plot Twist: New Peril Player selected Victory: Last survivor standing =============================================================================== HOW TO PLAY (STEP BY STEP) For Game Owner: 1. Touch the game controller to access owner menu 2. Lock/Unlock Game (NEW in v2.8.0) - Restrict access to owner only 3. Add Test Players or bots if desired for practice 4. Kick Player (NEW in v2.8.0) - Remove any registered player 5. Join the game yourself (optional) 6. Start Game when all players are ready 7. Reset Options - Game only, Leaderboard only, or Complete reset For Players: 1. Touch the game controller to join 2. Mark yourself "Ready" when prepared to play 3. Wait for game to begin 4. Pick your numbers when prompted (follow on-screen instructions) 5. Roll dice if you're the Peril Player 6. Survive and repeat until victory or elimination! Dialog System: - Touch controller anytime to recover lost dialogs - Follow button prompts in dialog boxes - Time limit: 2 minutes to respond to dialogs =============================================================================== TROUBLESHOOTING Lost Dialog Box: - Touch the game controller to recover your dialog Game Stuck: - Owner can access troubleshooting menu - "Reset Game" restarts current game - "Reset All" clears everything including leaderboard Can't Join Game: - Game may be in progress (no joining mid-game) - Maximum 10 players may be reached - Check if you're already registered =============================================================================== STATISTICS & RECORDS Individual Stats: - Games Won: Total victories achieved - Games Lost: Total eliminations suffered - Win Rate: Percentage of games won Leaderboard Features: - Persistent tracking across all gaming sessions - Top 10 players displayed publicly - Separate reset options for games vs. leaderboard =============================================================================== SOCIAL FEATURES Spectating: - Non-players can watch the action unfold - Real-time visual scoreboard shows all player status - Dramatic announcements keep everyone engaged Community Events: - Tournament play with multiple rounds - Theme nights with special rules - Betting pools on outcomes (unofficial) =============================================================================== Master these rules and you'll be ready to enter the deadly world of Peril Dice! May luck and strategy guide you to Ultimate Victory! =============================================================================== Version: 2.8.1 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Game System: Production Ready - Display & Elimination Fixes Credits: Original concept by Noose the Bunny (djmusica28), Automated system implementation by Rebecca Nod ===============================================================================