Am I The Bolas? - Conceding With Game Actions
Are you the Bolas if you include cards that let you lose on purpose in order to concede at instant speed without the usual connotations?
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Are you the Bolas if you include cards that let you lose on purpose in order to concede at instant speed without the usual connotations?
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