itachi-san Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 To win my game you must use deception That may involve my poor perception My strength and will are just too much To be conquered by the average touch If successful, hold no preconception That hubris will not lead to interception By an even greater power than mine Your new troubles will be divine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 akaslickster Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 backgammon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brandonb Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Bull vs Matador Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 onetruth Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 basketball or football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 itachi-san Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Nothing in the ballpark yet. Though I will of course accept alternative explanations. Other answers than the one intended are always pleasant surprises -as long as there aren't a ton of 'em as I like to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I'm thinking hard on this one, but I've yet to make a conclusion. Great puzzle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 akaslickster Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 ping-pong, tennis, jai-alai, la crosse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Chess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bonanova Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Deception, in the 1st line, suggests a swindle or transgression of some sort that may incur divine retribution, as suggested by the 2nd part. That could take many specific forms; none stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 itachi-san Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Deception, in the 1st line, suggests a swindle or transgression of some sort that may incur divine retribution, as suggested by the 2nd part. That could take many specific forms; none stand out. You certainly are hitting the nail on the head, but not into the wood so to speak You got the idea for the first and last lines; there are a couple more key words sprinkled around that should ring some other bells and hopefully create a whole picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Is It life? After the "game of life" is over, you go into the divine realm, so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 kick the can? It's a game and it refers to death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 itachi-san Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I'll add a few lines: In this game I set the first trap My advantage is lost when I take a nap No one will help when nobody's to blame I still keep playing, though never the same To win my game you must use deception That may involve my poor perception My strength and will are just too much To be conquered by the average touch If successful, hold no preconception That hubris will not lead to interception By an even greater power than mine Your new troubles will be divine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brandonb Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 lol Mass Battle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 ...that show Big Brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 itachi-san Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 lol Mass Battle WOW! LOLZ! Since this answer is so great it counts, but it is not the answer nevertheless. I am really surprised at how well this answer works considering it never even crossed my mind, though maybe it manifested through some sub-conscious means Since that was such a great guess here's a hint to lead you in another direction: the answer is fictional and there is a hidden name of one of the players in the riddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 while on my travels..... pride popped into my head then you added the other lines - don't know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 itachi-san Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I'll add a few more lines: You come from a distant land So you will not perceive my plan Stealing from me will be your end But before you, I'll devour your friend In this game I set the first trap My advantage is lost when I take a nap No one will help when nobody's to blame I still keep playing, though never the same To win my game you must use deception That may involve my poor perception My strength and will are just too much To be conquered by the average touch If successful, hold no preconception That hubris will not lead to interception By an even greater power than mine Your new troubles will be divine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brandonb Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Rumpelstiltskin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 It doesn't exactly fit, but The giant of "Jack and the Beanstalk" fame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 You are "the Devil" - And it refers to deals with the Devil.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 is it Gollum/Smeagol from LOTR? I always think of him when riddles come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 onetruth Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 is it Gollum/Smeagol from LOTR? I always think of him when riddles come up. This is my guess as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I really like this puzzle:P This makes me think of those two player card/number games were the purpose is to get a certain number from all the cards. The trick would be that the first person would always win if they follow a certain pattern. (for example, you have a certain amount of cards, you can take 1-3 cards at a time, whoever takes the last card wins/loses) I hope this is right >.< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I really like this puzzle:P This makes me think of those two player card/number games were the purpose is to get a certain number from all the cards. The trick would be that the first person would always win if they follow a certain pattern. (for example, you have a certain amount of cards, you can take 1-3 cards at a time, whoever takes the last card wins/loses) I hope this is right >.< Funny at first Glance I thought of Old Maid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nikyma Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 The Tick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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itachi-san
To win my game you must use deception
That may involve my poor perception
My strength and will are just too much
To be conquered by the average touch
If successful, hold no preconception
That hubris will not lead to interception
By an even greater power than mine
Your new troubles will be divine
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