Ever since this inspired scene not to mention all the “would love to play Scrabble with you” responses I’ve gotten since my Masocast, I’ve been kicking around this idea of offering a CFNM (that’s Clothed Female, Naked Male for you not up on your kinky acronyms) Scrabble lunchtime game.
My original idea was that my opponent would arrive around 11:30, we’d order in and he’d pay for the lunch. We’d play a game of Scrabble. If he wins, he gets bragging rights and is free to go. If I win, he has to pay up some multiple of the point differential in both cash and cane strokes. I pitched this idea to a few guys. Their response, “What incentive do I have to win? I’d be throwin’ down two letter words on every turn.”
Oh. Whoops.
So here’s the thing. I love the core idea but I need help with the logistics. The game shouldn’t last longer than an hour. I want a fun, challenging game that’s respectful of my time. If he loses, he should be financially penalized. Play can be a part of the scene but not a part of the game (in other words, we can play once the game is over, but I don’t want to have to be smackin’ ass after every turn). This would be a one-on-one game only. Regardless of the outcome of the game, this should be as much of a win-win experience for both of us as possible.
How do I make this happen? Would you be interested in something like this?
Dear Troy,
I’d say you have to set it up so they face a punishment they do not enjoy, but that you do. So if thye like bondage & corporal, but hate g/s, you play the game with a glass of your urine, warming nicely next to the board as they struggle to get rid of all 5 “i’s” in thier rack. Or a week of enforced chastity for those suffering satyriasis.
Also, to encourage participation you might play with some sort of a curve/handicap. I’ve played Scrabble maybe twice in my life, so there would have to be some sort of a hope I could win for me to want to face something I don’t like.
@mark/felecia
My primary intention is to have a good Scrabble game. The game, not the kink, is the focus. If the kink were the focus, I’d make the game part of an OE. This is not an OE, it’s not intended as a replacement for or even adjunct to/continuation of a session. I don’t want to sit smelling my piss while I’m trying to come up with a bingo or have to deal with a scene for a week because I won/lost a game.
The handicap is a good idea, though.
Why not cane him if he wins (as many strokes as the point differential–that’ll make the game more strategic) and make him pay in cash if he loses? Or instead of cane substitute flogging, spanking, whatever.
@sera
Only real concern about caning is that a lot of people would not be able to have any marks. Granted, other forms of non-marking torture are acceptable. I like the idea of him getting strokes if he wins. The masochists will want to win big and even the non-masos will want to win if only to avoid the financial “penalty.” Nice.
Well, you could ask that the person (I say person because I just started daydreaming of a woman taking you up on this offer too) play by the honor system. That they would actually TRY.
Or…if they beat you…I mean, if they won..you would guarantee them a re-match. One of the biggest incentives to winning any kinky game is the opportunity to play it again.
@axe
If they won, I would guarantee a rematch. Do you know what a rare bird that is!?!?
And I’d love a woman to take me up on this offer. Any suggestions? Heh heh. (Scrabble would suddenly become a viable spectator sport, no!? We could sell tickets!)
Mistress Troy,
It seems to me there are multiple desired outcomes:
1. You want a challenging Scrabble game.
2. The other person wants exciting BDSM experience.
You must ensure the second to ensure the first. My proposal would be that the penalty is based on the difference between the scores. That way, no matter who wins or loses, the second objective can be met.
You could also introduce a timed element to the game (think speed chess) to force the game to complete within a fixed amount of time. Penalties or rewards could be based on the remaining amount of time.
You could also consider special rewards or penalties based on the number of letters in words. Penalties for playing short words (or even low scoring words), and rewards for playing longer words (or high scoring words). You could even give bonuses for score multipliers! (You might not disclose these penalties/rewards until after the game completes.)
And maybe the ultimate reward – another session – for laying down a seven-letter word. (I just love that “session” is a seven-letter word, but only because I wouldn’t be able to use “Orleans”.)
And most of all, thank you for participating in the Masocast interview – it was literally a life-changing event for me.
@jeffrey
The timed game is a very likely element. Just to keep the game moving. I play fairly quickly and can’t afford to sit around all day.
Probably won’t be imposing too many conditions on the Scrabble game itself. I want to play, not manage a scoring sheet.
Personally, I think that CFNM Scrabble + lunch in a dungeon with a dominant woman who is more than likely going to kick your ass is a pretty exciting BDSM experience on its own. Especially at a nominal, if any, cost to the player. If previous experience is any indication, it’s also fairly likely that I will find ways to fuck with my opponent while we’re playing just because he’s taking so damn long and I get bored. In fact, I may need to eliminate the post-game kink play idea because, really, I’d rather not have the obligation. Much hotter to me is that I’m either SO inspired by my win — or loss — that I just have to throw him over The Pound and do terrible, perverted things to him. Just cause I can.
Cause I’m kinky like that.
Also… my Masocast was “literally” life changing? How so? (Not here, sugar. Email please.)
Dear Miss Troy,
i’m guessing that You think of ‘incentivize’ as a usable verb eg. “How do I incentivize My submissive scrabblemate to beat me?” Mr. Two-Letter-Word certainly got right what was wrong with the original plan. Why not simply reverse the cane-stroke incentive. Canes strokes for any differential score s/he might have above Yours. The only try punishment for a submissive is to be ignored.
Is it really a good idea to tie the cane-strokes and the money together. You could do just a flat rate. S/he gets to spend time with You, You have a known contribution to expenses. i can’t come up with a good analysis of scenarios in which the cane-strokes and the money go in opposite directions i.e. if s/he wins, s/he gets a bargain on cane-strokes; if s/he loses, s/he has to pay You for withholding Your ministrations. This later seems rather punishing to me.
The rematch idea is a good one, but i don’t see whether it is best as a standalone or in conjunction with others.
i have a vivid image of a male submissive playing You with the Silentium on, but i can’t come up with a rationale.
Time seems to be a concern, so i would suggest You order before s/he arrives and have h(er|im) pick it up on the way to You.
bl
@bootlover
I do not approve of “incentivize” and am a little over all your grammar inanities. Give it a rest, sugar.
I’ve thought about the flat rate, but as mentioned elsewhere in the comments, this is not intended to be a session or anything approximating a session. A flat rate would set some expectations, I think, that I may not be prepared to meet every time. Especially since my filters and firewalls for this kind of event would be significantly different than those I use to screen actually kinky play partners.
BTW, I found both your comments in my spam folder.
Dear Miss Troy,
i prepared a much longer comment, but it seems to have disappeared into the cloud. Most of the ideas have appeared in comments posted between the time i started my comment and the time i lost it. However, knowing Your position on ‘text’ as a verb, i have to comment on ‘incentivizing’ submissives.
Changing the sign of the cane-strokes has been mentioned.
Separating cash from cane-strokes has been mentioned.
And the rematch idea is a good one.
The only real punishment for a submissive is to be ignored. You could refuse Your ministrations to someone who loses.
i have a vivid picture of someone playing You with the Silentium on, but i can’t figure out how to work that in.
In the interest of time, You should order the take out before s/he arrives and have h(er|im) pick it up on the way to You.
The biggest problem with this scenario is that Scrabble is all about spelling and doesn’t even touch on syntax. What about semantics? i like to believe i can give You a match in semantics.
bl
I am late with these ideas and they may be repetitive, or crazy, or not what you have in mind, but here goes.
Principles:
1. Keep it simple
2. Ensure that losing to you has meaningful consequences
3. Create a meaningful incentive for opponents to challenge you
4. Divorce the game from play per se
You win: Opponent pays for lunch. Opponent takes cane strokes right then and there equal to the point differential – plus $1 per point differential. If your opponent can’t take marks or isn’t a kinky play partner, its $2 per point differential.
Opponent wins: You pay for lunch. You agree to a rematch. For kinky players, a winning opponent gets 1 hour of tribute waived for a subsequent session. Sounds steep, but given your reputation at Scrabble, I doubt you will have to pay more than 4 out of 100 games played.
@FCB
Crazy like a fox! I think you’ve got the formula right. A few tweaks and we’ve got a winner. Thank you so much!
MTO,
I am still intrigued with the idea but stand by my initial reaction that it would be very difficult for me to have the desire to win the game. The punishment for my losing the game, whether financial or physical would not influence my desire to lose and take the punishment. Two things would influence my choice, my somewhat chivalrous nature and my desire to be on the receiving end of any torment you would wish to inflict on me. Although it would be interesting to see your reaction if you were to lose, I am not sure if anyone that knows you would have the fortitude to make it happen.
m
Greetings,
My Goddess and I have long been fans of playing board games (Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit are our favorites) with kinky consequences.
The nature of your circumstances requires victory rewards somewhat different from our own (I don’t get to win, even if I win), but I think it can be made fun and very motivating.
First of all, your opponent should pay for lunch, regardless of who wins. It’s simply paying for the privilege/honor of the lunch, the conversation, and the game.
Second, let’s look at two scenarios: you win by 20 points, or your opponent wins by 20 pts.
If you win by 20 points, you get:
1- to choose the implement, furniture, and position for the strokes. I’m sure those that would throw the game to get the strokes would think twice about it if their prize is more punishment than subspace trance.
2- their chastity for 20 days, enforced or not, depending on their personal circumstances. If they are not attached, being locked in chastity without the key may motivate them to do their best.
If your opponent wins by 20 points:
1- they still get 20 strokes from you, but they choose the implement, the furniture, and the position among options you give them.
2- they get the equivalent of 20 minutes off on the price of a session.
Change the above to the exact number of points. Just watch your opponent turn white and break into a sweat when you clear your seven letters, or hit a triple that scores 50-60 points.
If your opponent wins, and gives you a rematch, the points of the previous game go up for grabs. He’s taking the chance of losing his 20 points if you win by 25 points.
Hopefully this win-win-win (you each have something to win, and you win no matter what) scenario is satisfactory to you.
Have fun…
Dymion
Owned and collared by Goddess Selena
@FCB
@Dymion
Thanks for the suggestions! Great ideas from both of you. I’ll be incorporating many of them into the final offer!
… And of course, they pay double per minute for the number of points they lose by…
Dymion
Owned and collared by Goddess Selena