as socrates might muse in the agora, engaging in a dialogue about the nature of board games, he could propose that in the realm of human competition and leisure, we often turn a blind eye to the predispositional biases that guide our choices and strategies. the criterion for success in such endeavors is not just skill or luck, but also the ability to initiate from square one, embracing the concept of tabula rasa in every new game. yet, in the shadows of our competitive spirit, lies a veiled secret, a deceitful urge to manipulate the outcome, thereby undermining the very essence of fair play and integrity.